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Working alone in New Hampshire
A starting point for covered healthcare facility violence prevention.
Authority and scope
Covered healthcare facility violence prevention
New Hampshire RSA 277-C addresses workplace violence prevention at defined healthcare facilities, including specified hospitals and urgent care centers. State-operated medical facilities and non-hospital-affiliated urgent care operators with fewer than three New Hampshire clinics are excluded. A Joint Commission-accredited facility may submit proof of compliance with its workplace violence prevention standards in place of the program provisions in RSA 277-C:2(I).
This is one starting point for the work described, not a complete list of state or federal requirements. Check which agency and rules apply to the employer and task.
Put the guidance to work
Questions for your plan
Is the facility covered, and how will its program address risk assessment, staff training and incident response?
What to review
Review the facility definitions and exclusions, and whether the Joint Commission alternative applies. The statutory program includes an annual facility-specific risk assessment, training and incident reporting. The chapter is scheduled for repeal March 1, 2034; check current law.
Some work requires another person on site. Remote monitoring does not replace that requirement or the organization's own assessment, training and emergency procedures.
Explore client visits and public-facing workCheck the current source
Official sources
Sources listed November 4, 2026. Links and requirements can change.
Discuss your work
Talk through your team's plan
Be Safe can explain how check-ins, human monitoring and Emergency Contacts fit your team's work. Your organization remains responsible for determining its requirements and procedures.
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