Environment of Care (EOC) means ‘environment in which care is being provided.’ Listen as guest hosts talk with Robert Carter on his roles as they relate to EOC and his experiences along the way. Topics covered include tips for EOC rounding, tricks for getting ready for TJC, horror stories involving gray water, and nightmares about laminated paper.

Hosted by:

Marie Wilson, MSN, RN, CIC and Jay Liggins, MS, CIC

Behind every door, open every drawer.

Further Resources

• TJC stance on cardboard boxes
• Water Remediation and Mold Remediation standards
• Guideline for environmental infection control in healthcare facilities

Robert Carter, Assistant Director of Safety and Emergency Management, Jefferson Health Einstein Division

Robert Carter manages robust programs in emergency management, environment of care, and life safety. Prior to this he was Sr. Director of Process Compliance where he directed facility operations, construction, security, EVS and biomedical engineering. His experience has led to dozens of successful surveys with The Joint Commission, health departments and local authorities having jurisdiction. Robert is a strong believer that interdisciplinary collaboration is critical to any safe environment. With this mindset, he has won awards in infection control and received recognition from front line clinicians. Robert is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as a firefighter/medic and fire inspector. He is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Finance.