Hillcrest will periodically evaluate the impact of buildings, grounds, equipment and internal physical systems on Hillcrest students, clients, staff and services and will make improvements, including both minor and major improvements, as indicated and as feasible, for each campus.

Planning for specific and significant demolition, renovation and/or construction projects will include impact assessment procedures for the project. The impact assessment is intended to identify conditions that could potentially compromise student, clients or staff safety and/or care in occupied areas of the buildings or in any part of the campus in which work is being done for, at least the following factors: air quality, infection control, utilities, noise/vibration, and emergency procedures.

Depending on the outcome of the project impact assessment, Hillcrest will select and implement controls and measures to reduce, minimize and/or eliminate any impact upon or risk to Hillcrest students, clients and staff. Additionally, on every such project of significance Hillcrest works closely with the local Fire, Building and Health authorities to insure compliance with local and state codes and standards.

On an ongoing basis, HEC operates a proactive program to identify and reduce adverse events and safety risks.  With regard to routine safety assessments, please refer to section V. Hazard Surveillance.