Common use of Violence Prevention Clause in Contracts

Violence Prevention. The employer shall continue to develop and implement programs to prevent violence against staff. 1. Continue to provide educational opportunities, including but not limited to identifying potential violent situations, deescalating violence and assaultive behaviors by patients and others. The employer agrees to take the necessary steps to prevent and respond effectively to violent situations. 2. The employer shall continue to provide support and assistance to any employee who wishes to file complaints against patients or visitors who engage in assaults or other criminal behavior toward them. Any employee who is absent from work because of being a victim of workplace violence shall be given up to one (1) week paid leave. The appropriate length of leave will be determined by occupational health.