Findings and recommendations to strengthen workplace violence prevention in Vermont hospitals.
This VPQHC report, prepared under Vermont’s Act 24, examines workplace violence prevention efforts in Vermont hospitals—offering a literature review, statewide assessment findings, and recommendations to strengthen training, reporting, infrastructure, and equity-informed practices.
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Act 9 of 2025, An act relating to preventing workplace violence in hospitals, requires hospitals to develop and implement comprehensive security plans to prevent workplace violence. This toolkit is intended to help hospitals comply with Act 9. It contains resources to support hospital security plan development teams in assessing compliance and filling any gaps identified. The toolkit is designed to assist hospitals in improving workplace safety and managing aggressive behaviors.



