Compliance & Deadlines
Understanding Ohio HB 452 requirements and implementation deadlines
HB 452 Overview
The Ohio Healthcare Workplace Safety Act (HB 452) was signed into law on January 8, 2025, in response to rising workplace violence in healthcare settings. The law becomes effective on April 9, 2025, with full implementation required by July 9, 2025.
HB 452 requires Ohio hospitals to implement comprehensive workplace violence prevention measures, including staff training, security protocols, and incident reporting systems.
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Key Requirements
HB 452 mandates several critical safety measures that hospitals must implement.
Annual De-escalation Training
All hospital staff must receive annual training on de-escalation techniques, recognition of potential violence, and appropriate response protocols.
Security Personnel Training
Hospital security personnel must receive specialized training equivalent to peace officer-level standards for managing violent situations.
24/7 Trained Staff Presence
Emergency departments and psychiatric units must maintain a 24/7 presence of staff trained in de-escalation and management of violent situations.
Incident Reporting System
Hospitals must implement standardized systems for reporting, tracking, and analyzing workplace violence incidents to identify patterns and prevention strategies.
Safety Signage
Hospitals must display prominent signage indicating that violence against healthcare workers will not be tolerated and may result in removal or prosecution.
First-Name-Only Identification
Staff in high-risk areas must be permitted to wear identification badges that display only first names to protect their privacy and safety.
Implementation Timeline
Key dates for Ohio hospitals to achieve compliance with HB 452.
January 8, 2025
HB 452 Signed Into Law: The Ohio Healthcare Workplace Safety Act is enacted to address rising workplace violence in healthcare settings.
April 9, 2025
Law Becomes Effective: HB 452 officially takes effect. Hospitals must begin implementing required safety measures and training programs.
June 9, 2025
Progress Report Due: Hospitals must submit a progress report to the Ohio Department of Health detailing implementation status.
July 9, 2025
Full Compliance Deadline: All hospitals must have completely implemented all required safety measures, training programs, and reporting systems by this date.
January 15, 2026
First Annual Report Due: Hospitals must submit their first annual workplace violence incident report and prevention effectiveness assessment.
How We Help You Achieve Compliance
Our comprehensive solutions are designed to meet all HB 452 requirements efficiently and effectively.
Compliance Assessment
We conduct a thorough assessment of your current safety measures and identify specific areas that need attention to meet HB 452 requirements.
- Gap analysis
- Current state evaluation
- Implementation roadmap
Training Programs
Our comprehensive training modules meet all HB 452 requirements for both general staff and specialized security personnel.
- All-staff de-escalation training
- Security personnel certification
- Digital credentials management
Reporting System
Our incident reporting platform meets all HB 452 requirements for tracking, analyzing, and reporting workplace violence incidents.
- Easy incident documentation
- Automated regulatory reporting
- Trend analysis and prevention
Don't wait until the deadline
Start implementing your HB 452 compliance plan today. Our team is ready to help you meet all requirements before the July 9, 2025 deadline.