YKHC maintains its Joint Commission hospital accreditation by ensuring all departments stay in compliance with its Environment of Care (EOC). The Environment of Care is made up of three basic elements:

• Buildings or space, including how it is arranged and special features that protect patients, staff and visitors alike
• Equipment used to support patient care or to safely operate the space/building
• People who work within the hospital, patients and anyone who enters the environment, all of whom have a role in minimizing risks

Every hospital faces risks in its environment, including those associated with safety and security, fire, hazardous materials and waste, medical equipment, and utility systems.

Here are some tips to manage risks in the environment of care:

Review of EOC Tour Safety & Security.