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Environment Team


Terms of Reference

Purpose
To promote a safe, healthy, accessible, and stimulating environment at Baycrest through:

  • The provision of a forum to review environmental issues and recommend improvements, undertaking implementation where appropriate.
  • Coordination of Centre-wide initiatives affecting the environment including facilities, furniture, equipment etc.
  • Liaising with relevant disciplines and committees regarding environmental issues to ensure input and best outcome.
  • Advocating role for environmental issues within Baycrest.

Accountability
To the Senior Management Committee through the Vice President, Information and Support Services.

Responsibilities
To develop, recommend, and monitor a long-term Environment Strategic Plan and related annual work plans, to support operational and capital decision-making, aligned with Baycrest's Strategic Direction.

To ensure accessibility for all those with special needs including mobility, communication, orientation/way finding, and other environmental factors related to their ability to participate in daily activities at Baycrest.

To maintain Baycrest's annual Accessibility Plan in accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001.

  • To maintain Baycrest's annual Accessibility Plan in accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001.
  • To ensure Baycrest meets accreditation standards, and to participate in the reporting and survey process.
  • To review and recommend policies and procedures related to the environment.
  • To promote Baycrest's responsibility to protect and preserve the environment.
  • To benchmark with other facilities.


Membership
Two categories of membership were identified based on the amount of active involvement versus consultative input.

Core Membership
One (1) representative from each of the following disciplines/services.
Physical Plant (Chair)
Housekeeping/Linen and Laundry Services
Infection Control
Occupational Therapy
Art & Interior Design Coordinator
Nursing Leadership
Materials Management
Security
Occupational Health & Safety
Therapeutic Recreation
Communication Disorders
Vice President Information & Support Services (ex-officio)
Consultative
Psychology
Information Technology
Human Resources
Public Relations


Chair
To be assigned by the Vice President Information and Support Services


Frequency of Meetings
A t the call of the chair

Relationships
Occupational Health and Safety Committee
Product Standardization Committee
Disabilities Working Group
(Access) Technology Group
Human Resource Improvement Team (HRIT)