MI HB5530

Requires local health departments and health facilities/agencies to establish violence prevention committees with at least 50% direct-care employee members and develop written violence prevention plans reviewed annually.

Mandates annual violence prevention training for all employees covering deescalation techniques, restraint procedures, reporting requirements, safety devices, and employee rights regarding violent incidents.

Requires facilities to maintain records of all violent acts for 5 years, including details of incidents, injuries, perpetrators, and responses; records available to victim employees and the state department upon request.

Mandates reporting of violent acts to the state department and local law enforcement within 24 hours if the incident results in injury, involves weapons, or presents emergent threats to employee safety; allows discretionary reporting if violence stems from a disability or disease.

Requires the state department to post annual reports beginning January 1, 2022 disclosing total violent acts by facility, inspection outcomes, and violations while protecting employee and patient confidentiality; prohibits employer retaliation against employees reporting incidents.