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(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 331.005. Responding to Incident of Workplace Violence - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-331-005/
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