SB537: Relating to violence in health care settings.

Legislative Summary

The Act creates new laws for workplace violence prevention in health care settings. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.9). [Digest: The Act creates new laws for workplace violence prevention in health care settings. The Act takes effect 91 days following sine die. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.6).] Creates workplace violence prevention requirements for certain health care entities. Requires [subject entities to compile data concerning incidents of workplace violence and submit reports to] the Department of Consumer and Business Services to prepare and submit a consolidated report of workplace violence incidents. Requires certain health care employers and home care settings to take certain actions to protect workers against risks of violence and other safety-related risks. [Requires the Oregon Health Authority to develop and administer a grant program to provide financial assistance to eligible entities for workplace violence prevention efforts. Establishes a timeline within which the authority must begin distributing funds to approved grant applicants.] [Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.].