Environment of Care (EOC) refers to any site where patients are treated, including inpatient and outpatient settings. The main objective of the EOC is to provide a safe, functional & effective environment for patients, staff members, and others. The EOC is managed through seven primary functions. These functions, the person responsible for the function and the 2002 management plans are listed below.

Duke Hospital Management Plans	Responsible Person
Safety Management	Wayne Thomann
Security	William Garber
Hazardous Materials Biological Materials Bio-Medical Waste Chemical Materials Chemical & Radiological Waste Radioactive Materials	Debra Hunt Henry King Gary Tencer William Brewer Terry Yoshizumi
Fire/Life Safety	Fred Knipper
Medical Equipment	Anthony Caruso
Utilities Management	Robert Guerry