The Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Plan is developed and implemented in order to:
• Insure a safe and supportive environment of care for Hillcrest students, clients and staff.
• Protect Hillcrest students, clients, employees, visitors and others from harm or injury resulting from the use or presence of hazardous substances or the presence of bio-hazardous medical waste.
• Be in compliance with regulations promulgated by the Mass. Dept. of Early Education and Care (DEEC), Mass. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), standards established by the Joint Commission (JC), and all other applicable laws, regulations and standards.

This plan is also designed to support any necessary coordination with emergency responders in the community to ensure a safe process for any and all hazardous materials occurrences.