Management of the Environment of Care| Environmental Health and Safety | UC Davis Health

The goal of management of the Environment of Care is to provide a safe functional, supportive and effective environment for patients, staff members, and other individuals in the hospital. Effective management of the Environment of Care includes using processes and activities to:

• Reduce and control environmental hazards.
• Prevent accidents and injuries.
• Maintain safe conditions for patient, visitors and staff.
• Maintain an environment which is sensitive to patients needs for comfort, social interaction positive distraction, self control.
• Maintain an environment that minimizes unnecessary environmental stresses for patients, visitors, and staff

Oversight of the Environment of Care is provided by the Safety Committee

Environment of Care Management Plans* (PDFs, UC Davis Health intranet):

• Safety
• Security
• Hazardous Materials and Waste
• Life Safety
• Medical Equipment
• Utilities Management
  • Utility Systems Management (PO&M)
  • Utility Systems Management (Information Technology)

* Identified by the Joint Commission