Sec. 331.005. RESPONDING TO INCIDENT OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE. (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.
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