At the direction of the Governing Body, the Environment of Care Committee (EOCC) will work proactively with staff and other resources to:

• Gather relevant information internally and from society at-large in light of:
  • Institute experiences
    • Accidents
    • Incidents
    • Other events
  • Applicable laws and regulations
  • Generally accepted practices
• Use information to assess actual and potential risk management issues related to the physical plant, grounds, vehicles, property, equipment and services
• Develop or approve recommendations for their resolution.
• Develop and evaluate performance standards for all aspects of the program.
• Report and make recommendations to the Governing Body, the Medical Staff Committee, the Administration, and directors of departmental services.
• The EOCC sponsors educational programs related to the Environment of Care for all staff and volunteers, including timely orientation of new employees.

Through its Chairperson and the Chief Safety & Security Officer, The Environment of Care Committee (EOCC) is empowered to take special and immediate actions to ensure that the Institute provides a safe and secure environment for patients, employees and visitors in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and accepted practice.

• Participate in the Institute's interdisciplinary program of continuing evaluation and improvement.
  • The Committee Chairperson and other EOCC members are also members of other Institute Committees to foster the sharing of information and ideas for improvement, 

• Quality Improvement Council
• Infection Control Committee
• Information Management Committee