Common use of Violent Patient/Client Clause in Contracts

Violent Patient/Client. The Hospital and the Association recognize the Hospital’s obligation under Section 25 (2) (h) to take every precaution reasonable to protect workers and 32.0.5 (3) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act to provide information, including personal information to a worker related to a risk of workplace violence from a person with a history of violent behaviour. The Hospital in consultation with the Joint Health and Safety Committee or health and safety representative and the LHIN 14 Quality/Risk Management Section Committee shall develop an effective written measure and procedure to put in place a visible warning system for all staff who may be exposed to patients who have a history of violent behaviour. These measures and procedures will be re-evaluated annually in consultation with the Joint Health and Safety Committee/health and safety representative.