Violence Against Healthcare Workers Data Gathering and Report Tool

Montana healthcare providers are required to report violence against healthcare employees in accordance with HB-590 starting October 1, 2023. To help providers comply with the law, the Montana Department of Justice (DOJ) has developed this online portal that will collect the required data, transmit it to DOJ, and create a uniform report for providers.

Responsibilities

Healthcare Employee:

• Report the incident as soon as possible orally/verbally to your healthcare employer. (required by HB590).
• Inform your employer if you consent to have the incident reported to local law enforcement.

Healthcare Employer:

• Produce a detailed written report that includes all the data points listed in HB590. This site will create the report for you.
• Retain a copy of the report for 5 years (required by HB590).
• Provide copies of reports to the DOJ quarterly or upon request. If you use this portal, the report is automatically submitted to DOJ and you will not need to submit quarterly reports.
• Report the incident to local law enforcement if the employee consents (required if consent given).

How to use this site to comply with HB 590:

1. Register your healthcare provider business by using the "Register" button. You will be asked for your business name, address, contact person, and phone number. (This will be used to auto-generate some of the report information).
2. Select a username and password.
3. Follow the steps to report the specifics of the incidents.
4. Finalize the report. The data will be transmitted to DOJ and you will be provided a PDF report.

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