Workplace Violence Prevention - Health Professionals & Allied Employees
 

Workplace Violence Prevention

Violence in the workplace is one of the most serious problems facing healthcare professionals. In response to the concerns of our members, HPAE played a key role in the coalition that advocated for a law that addresses this issue. In 2008, the New Jersey legislature passed and the Governor signed the New Jersey Prevention of Violence in Healthcare Facilities Act. The law directs health care facilities in New Jersey, including general and specialty hospitals, nursing homes, State and county psychiatric hospitals and State developmental centers, to create programs to combat physical violence or credible threats of violence against employees.

Information on New Jersey Prevention of Violence in Healthcare Facilities Act

Subsequently, and with strong lobbying on the part of HPAE, regulations were put into place to implement the law.

HPAE has produced a Violence Prevention Fact Sheet on this issue.

If you need to report an incident of violence in your workplace, HPAE has developed a Workplace Violence Reporting Form.

News

HPAE releases statement on Texas school shooting
May 25 2022

This tragic moment calls on us all to be compassionate not just to the families of 19 children and two adults senselessly killed yesterday in Uvalde, Texas, but also to the anguished soul of an 18-year-old who perpetrated this tragedy.

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HPAE congratulates Newark Mayor Baraka on his re-election
May 12 2022

Emerson, NJ—HPAE members congratulate Ras Baraka on his re-election as mayor of the great city of Newark. Mayor Baraka has been a friend and partner in the struggle to empower healthcare workers, especially at Newark’s University Hospital. HPAE members at

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Violence at Bergen Regional Medical Center targeted
May 19 2016

From The Record Bergen County Executive James Tedesco called Wednesday for sweeping action to stem the violence at Bergen Regional Medical Center, including assigning more police to the facility, ordering the hospital to hire consultants to assess safety and patient

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