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New Violence Prevention Requirements for Hospitals Operating in New York
January 2, 2025 / JDSupra by BakerHostetler
New York mandates workplace violence prevention programs for hospitals by 2027. Annual security assessments, incident tracking, and enhanced staffing requirements aim to improve healthcare safety.
As violence rose, S.F. health workers say safety proposals were ignored
December 13, 2025 / Mission Local by Abigail Vân Neely and Joe Eskenazi
San Francisco General Hospital faces the same workplace violence crisis confronting healthcare facilities nationwide—a 60% increase in violent incidents over one year. Despite ongoing safety discussions and resource constraints, gaps in security protocols became tragically apparent following the December stabbing death of social worker Alberto Rangel.
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December 2, 2025 / 6 WJAC by Baylee Wojcik
Nurses hold vigil at UPMC Altoona urging action on workplace violence incidents
December 2, 2025 / 6 WJAC by Baylee Wojcik
UPMC Altoona nurses held candlelight vigil following two violent patient assaults within weeks—one hospitalizing healthcare worker Travis Dunn with skull fracture and brain bleed. Union nurses cite pervasive workplace violence during contract negotiations, demanding safety improvements before December 31st contract expiration.
OSU Nurses demand investigation into Wexner hospital leadership
December 2, 2025 / The Columbus Dispatch by Samantha Hendrickson
Ohio State University Nurses Organization demands transparent investigation into Wexner Medical Center's response to November 6 assault on postpartum nurse. Union president Rick Lucas addressed hospital board citing pattern of workplace violence incidents and inadequate institutional response to protect healthcare workers.