SB 6682-S - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/11/00)

     Provides that, by November 1, 2000, each state hospital shall develop a plan, for implementation by January 1, 2001, to reasonably prevent and protect employees from violence at the state hospital.

     Requires that, by July 1, 2001, and on an annual basis thereafter, each state hospital shall provide violence prevention training to all its affected employees as determined by the plan.

     Provides that, beginning no later than July 1, 2000, each state hospital shall keep a record of any violent act against an employee or a patient occurring at the state hospital.