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House Passes Bill to Protect Healthcare and Social Service …

(9 days ago) WebApr 16, 2021. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed HR 1195, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, by a margin of 254-166. The bill aims to curb the rising …

https://www.assp.org/news-and-articles/house-passes-bill-to-protect-healthcare-and-social-service-workers-from-violence

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Fact Sheet: Health Care Workplace Violence and …

(8 days ago) WebHospitals, health systems and their employees have expressed a strong interest in the enactment of a federal law that would protect health care workers from …

https://www.aha.org/fact-sheets/2022-06-07-fact-sheet-workplace-violence-and-intimidation-and-need-federal-legislative

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Governor Murphy Signs Health Care Heroes Violence …

(9 days ago) Web05/8/2023. TRENTON – In response to increased attacks on health care workers in recent years, Governor Phil Murphy today signed the ‘Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention …

https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562023/approved/20230508b.shtml

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Protecting Health Care Workers Who Care for and Protect …

(6 days ago) WebThe effects of violence against health care workers extend far beyond their physical injuries. Workplace violence can disrupt and delay care in hospitals, demoralize …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2023-09-15-protecting-health-care-workers-who-care-and-protect-all-us

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H.R.1195 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care …

(5 days ago) Web(a) Interim final standard.— (1) I N GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall issue an interim final …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1195/text

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H.R.1309 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care …

(Just Now) WebShown Here: Passed House (11/21/2019) Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. This bill requires the Department of Labor …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1309

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Violence Against Health Care Workers: Legislative …

(8 days ago) WebCOVID-19 and other diseases aren’t the only threat to health care workers. Violence in the workplace is a common occurrence and on the rise. Despite these troubling trends, the policy response at both …

https://blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2020/10/05/violence-against-health-care-workers/

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Fact Sheet: Workplace Violence and Intimidation, and the …

(7 days ago) WebHospitals, health systems and their employees have expressed a strong interest in the enactment of a federal law that would protect health care workers from …

https://www.aha.org/fact-sheets/2023-04-19-fact-sheet-workplace-violence-and-intimidation-and-need-federal-legislative-response

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Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety

(5 days ago) WebBy the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/21/executive-order-protecting-worker-health-and-safety/

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HHS Issues New Rule to Strengthen Nondiscrimination …

(3 days ago) WebNondiscrimination protections in health care. Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the Centers for …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/26/hhs-issues-new-rule-strengthen-nondiscrimination-protections-and-advance-civil-rights-healthcare.html

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Keeping Healthcare Workers Safe Through Policy Initiatives

(3 days ago) WebIn states where protection laws were already in place for some healthcare workers, many bills were filed to expand the professionals covered by the laws. In …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9872494/

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Protecting Health-care Workers: A Summary of Laws in Our …

(4 days ago) WebAs violence in health care has reached the national consciousness, states across the country have responded by enacting laws and regulations to prevent such violence. A …

https://www.phyins.com/magazine/protecting-health-care-workers-summary-laws-our-members-states

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Advocacy Toolkit: Addressing Rising Workplace Violence Against

(1 days ago) WebIn some states, those legal protections cover health care workers including physicians, while in other states, protections may apply to public health officials …

https://www.acponline.org/advocacy/state-health-policy/advocacy-toolkit-addressing-rising-workplace-violence-against-physicians-and-health-care-workers

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Workplace Violence - Types of Violence & State Laws ANA

(Just Now) WebType II: Involves a customer, client, or patient. In this type, an “individual has a relationship with the business and becomes violent while receiving services.”. Type III: Violence …

https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/advocacy/state/workplace-violence2/

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Conscience and Religious Nondiscrimination HHS.gov

(4 days ago) WebFor assistance, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at (800) 368-1019 or (800) 537-7697 (TDD), or by emailing [email protected]. OCR enforces laws and …

https://www.hhs.gov/conscience/conscience-protections/index.html

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Your Rights Under HIPAA HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WebWith your family, relatives, friends, or others you identify who are involved with your health care or your health care bills, unless you object; To make sure doctors …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials-for-consumers/index.html

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Information on Healthcare Privacy Laws and Regulations

(7 days ago) WebThe healthcare industry is among the most highly regulated industries when it comes to privacy protections. In addition to the federal Health Insurance Portability and …

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/nuanced-privacy-laws-means-healthcare-organizations-should-prioritize-protecting

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FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes Federal Trade …

(8 days ago) WebToday, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom …

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/ftc-announces-rule-banning-noncompetes

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AHA supports bipartisan bill to protect health care workers from

(Just Now) WebApr 19, 2023 - 04:07 PM. AHA today applauded the reintroduction of the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act (H.R. 2584), bipartisan legislation that would …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2023-04-19-aha-supports-bipartisan-bill-protect-health-care-workers-violence

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What the New Overtime Rule Means for Workers

(6 days ago) WebThe Department of Labor’s new overtime regulation is restoring and extending this promise for millions more lower-paid salaried workers in the U.S. Overtime …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/04/23/what-the-new-overtime-rule-means-for-workers

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(5 days ago) WebNORTH BERGEN, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Hackensack Meridian Health …

https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region2/09112020

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Guide for Healthcare Workers Serving Individuals

(3 days ago) Webrole at the health care facility and tell them when you are leaving. 3. SPEAK TO THE PATIENT DIRECTLY Communicate directly to the patient using their preferred method. …

https://nj.gov/humanservices/library/slides/Guide%20for%20Healthcare%20Workers%20Serving%20Individuals%20-%20Text%20PDF.pdf

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What abortion politics has to do with new rights for pregnant …

(9 days ago) Web1. The law in question is about protections for pregnant workers. First, a little background: In 2015, a survey found that nearly 1 in 4 women went back to work just two …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/npr-health/2024-04-27/what-abortion-politics-has-to-do-with-new-rights-for-pregnant-workers

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Florida’s Recent Heat Protection Preemption Law Could - KFF

(5 days ago) WebIn Florida, Hispanic and noncitizen immigrant workers make up disproportionate shares of outdoor workers who will be impacted by the law. Hispanic workers make up …

https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/floridas-recent-heat-protection-preemption-law-could-disproportionately-affect-hispanic-and-noncitizen-immigrant-workers/

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U.S. Department of Labor Cites Hackensack Meridian Health in …

(7 days ago) WebNORTH BERGEN, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Hackensack Meridian Health …

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20200911-0

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H.R.1195 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and …

(Just Now) WebSpecifically, Labor must issue an interim occupational safety and health standard that requires certain employers to take actions to protect workers and other …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1195

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ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work

(4 days ago) WebThe ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, adopted in 1998 and amended in 2022, is an expression of commitment by governments, employers' and …

https://www.ilo.org/ilo-declaration-fundamental-principles-and-rights-work

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AHA-supported bill to protect health care workers introduced in …

(9 days ago) WebSep 12, 2023 - 03:31 PM. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Sept. 12 introduced the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act, AHA-supported …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2023-09-12-aha-supported-bill-protect-health-care-workers-introduced-senate

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Column: Governor should sign bill protect health workers

(4 days ago) WebHouse Bill 861, which we passed through the General Assembly earlier this year, is known as the “Protecting Frontline Healthcare Workers Act.” We call on the …

https://www.dailypress.com/2024/04/23/column-governor-should-sign-bill-protect-health-workers/

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What abortion politics has to do with new rights for pregnant …

(1 days ago) Web4 things to know about the latest abortion lawsuit from Republican states : Shots - Health News A new regulation to protect the rights of pregnant workers is the …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/27/1247608094/abortion-lawsuit-pregnant-workers-fairness-act-eeoc-biden

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Married Frontline Health Care Workers' Wrongful COVID-19

(7 days ago) WebNEWS. Married Frontline Health Care Workers' Wrongful COVID-19 Death Lawsuit Reinstated by Appellate Division "Indeed, the judge's opinion was silent as to …

https://www.law.com/njlawjournal/2024/04/24/married-frontline-health-care-workers-wrongful-covid-19-death-lawsuit-reinstated-by-appellate-division/

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Infographic: SAVE Health Care Workers from Workplace Violence

(Just Now) WebFeb 08, 2024 - 03:02 PM. A new AHA infographic explains the need for Congress to enact the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R. 2584/S. 2768), …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-02-08-infographic-save-health-care-workers-workplace-violence

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USDA Actions to Protect Livestock Health From Highly Pathogenic …

(9 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 – To further protect the U.S. livestock industry from the threat posed by highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza, USDA is sharing a …

https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2024/04/24/usda-actions-protect-livestock-health-highly-pathogenic-h5n1-avian

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