Becker's Healthcare January 2, 2026
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed legislation requiring hospitals and nursing homes to establish workplace violence prevention programs.
Under the law (S5294B), which was signed in December, facilities must implement a written plan within 280 days of enactment. Beginning in 2027, they must conduct annual safety and security assessments tailored to each hospital’s size, complexity and geography. These assessments will inform security protocols, including staff training and infrastructure updates.
Hospitals in cities or counties with populations over 1 million must ensure at least one off-duty law enforcement officer or trained security personnel is present in the emergency department at all times, according to the law. Hospitals in other areas of the state must maintain on-site security personnel, prioritizing proximity...
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