Texas § HS.331.005 - RESPONDING TO INCIDENT OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

§ HS.331.005. RESPONDING TO INCIDENT OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

RESPONDING TO INCIDENT OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE. (a) Following an incident of workplace violence, a facility shall at a minimum offer immediate post-incident services, including any necessary acute medical treatment for each health care provider or employee of the facility who is directly involved in the incident. (b) A facility may not discourage a health care provider or employee from exercising the provider's or employee's right to contact or file a report with law enforcement regarding an incident of workplace violence. (c) A person may not discipline, including by suspension or termination of employment, discriminate against, or retaliate against another person who: (1) in good faith reports an incident of workplace violence; or (2) advises a health care provider or employee of the provider's or employee's right to report an incident of workplace violence. Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 31 (S.B. 240 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.