Safety and Workplace Violence Prevention The Agency has a choice to prohibit or allow handguns in the workplace. Should the Agency permit the possession of handguns in the workplace, the Agency will comply with state’s laws for the lawful carrying of handguns in the workplace. Additionally, the Agency will establish a workplace violence prevention committee to develop a workplace violence prevention plan to ensure protection of the Agency’s healthcare providers and employees from violent behavior and threats of violent behavior occurring at the Agency or while providing agency services. The Agency will make available upon request, an electronic or printed copy of the Agency’s WPVPP to each Agency healthcare provider or employee. Texas also has requirements for the Agency to post a notice to the employees reporting workplace violence or suspicious activity to the Department of Public Safety. Should the Agency prohibit handguns in the workplace, the Agency will provide notice to the public by written communication by the display of signs for laws §30.06 and §30.07 of the Texas Penal Code in both English and Spanish. Review the following policy and procedure: Online Bookmark Title of Policy Environmental/Safety/Equipment Management (EC) Safety and Workplace Violence Prevention Program-TX QAPI Section (Ongoing Monitoring) Workplace Violence Prevention Program-TX (Form)
