Escalating concerns over workplace violence in healthcare settings have prompted Illinois lawmakers to take action. The Illinois Senate is moving forward with Senate Bill 1435, a first-of-its-kind bill that aims to improve the safety of hospital employees across the state. Introduced in January 2025, SB1435 mandates that hospitals equip all employees with panic buttons attached to their staff identification cards. These low-profile panic buttons give employees the ability to immediately alert...
