Manual: Home Care
Chapter: Environment of Care EC
Topic: Grounds Maintenance - Safety

How does grounds maintenance activities apply to safety in the environment of care?

Any examples are for illustrative purposes only.
 
Grounds maintenance is to be in the context of safe ingress and egress to the health care facilities from where customers enter the campus. These include:
  • Entry ways into the facility
  • Emergency exits
  • Vehicle parking 
  • Pedestrian walkways, sidewalks, ramps and stairs
  • Patient drop-off zones
  • Shuttle and bus stops
  • Exterior lighting and signage 
This may also include exterior support equipment such as:
  • Loading dock and equipment
  • Helicopter landing pad
  • Ambulance parking
Reference EC.02.01.01
Last updated on June 15, 2023 with update notes of: Review only, FAQ is current
First Published Date: April 11, 2016
Last Reviewed Date: June 15, 2023