Maine § 1832. - Safety and security in hospitals
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1832. — Safety and security in hospitals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1832.. Safety and security in hospitals
A hospital licensed under this chapter shall, on an annual basis, adopt a safety and security plan to protect the patients, visitors and employees of the hospital from aggressive and violent behavior. The safety and security plan must include a process for hospitals to receive and record incidents and threats of violent behavior occurring at or arising out of employment at the hospital. The safety and security plan must prohibit a representative or employee of the hospital from interfering with a person making a report as provided in the plan. [PL 2011, c. 254, §1 (NEW); PL 2011, c. 254, §2 (AFF).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1832.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1832. cover?
Section 1832. ("Safety and security in hospitals") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 1832.?
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