Secretary of Labor. (13) Work practice controls (A) In general The term work practice controls means procedures and rules that are used to effectively reduce workplace violence hazards. (B) Inclusions The term work practice controls includes assigning and placing sufficient numbers of staff to reduce patient-specific Type 2 workplace violence hazards, provision of dedicated and available safety personnel such as security guards, employee training on workplace violence prevention method and techniques to de-escalate and minimize violent behavior, and employee training on procedures for response in the event of a workplace violence incident and for post-incident response. II Amendments to the Social Security Act 201. Application of the workplace violence prevention standard to certain facilities receiving Medicare funds (a) In general Section 1866 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395cc ) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1)— (A) in subparagraph (X), by striking and at the end