An Act providing safeguards for home healthcare workers

This bill establishes new safety requirements for home healthcare workers in Massachusetts to protect them from workplace violence. It mandates that employers provide annual safety training, conduct risk assessments before visits to identify potential dangers, and supply workers with communication devices and alarms. Additionally, the law allows workers to refuse service if they believe there is an immediate threat and requires employers to create crisis response teams to support victims of violence. Employers who fail to comply with these new standards face fines of up to $2,000 per violation.