Information sent on behalf of Nevada Division of Industrial Relations EmaiAssembly Bill 348 (AB 348) of the 2019 Session of the Nevada Legislature put in place new requirements for medical facilities related to workplace violence. On Dec. 21, 2021 the Legislative Commission adopted regulation R044-20 Workplace Violence in the Medical Industry, and the regulation took effect the next day. The following letter to industry briefly explains the regulation and provides enforcement guidance: New Regulation for Workplace Violence at Medical Facilities.
Also see the Workplace Violence Log Template available at Workplace Violence at Medical Facilities (nv.gov) which can be used by medical facilities to comply with the recordkeeping requirements of the regulation. In addition to the regulation, NRS 618.7318(1) requires medical facilities to submit to the Division of Industrial Relations an annual summary of workplace injuries and illnesses pursuant to 29 CFR 1904.32 using OSHA Form 300A. These forms should be submitted to [email protected]. It’s important to note that Nevada OSHA will be exercising enforcement discretion for reporting year 2021 and will be requiring employers to submit this form to Nevada OSHA no later than April 1, 2022. For future reporting periods, employers will be required to submit the form no later than February 1. Additional resources are available at Workplace Violence at Medical Facilities (nv.gov). Webinar scheduled for March 16, 2022 To help medical facilities comply with the new requirements, there will be a webinar hosted by Nevada OSHA scheduled March 16, 2022, at 2 p.m. An overview of the statutes and regulations will be presented to all establishments that will be required to comply. Click here for information about the webinar. Email questions to Michael Rodrigues at Nevada OSHA at [email protected].
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