The Joint Commission · Survey deficiency reference

EC.02.02.01 EP 5 Legacy Environment of Care element for hazardous materials management (through 2025)

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Identifier and Official Title

EC.02.02.01 EP 5 was the Environment of Care element under which pesticide storage, inventory, labeling, and Safety Data Sheet deficiencies were cited through December 31, 2025.

[CONTENT PENDING — PAYWALLED SOURCE] — the official standard title and verbatim EP text are published in the CAMH e-edition and are not reproduced here. This reference’s 2026 PE chapter page records, from public sources, that EP 5 addressed written hazardous materials management plans, inventory requirements, Safety Data Sheet accessibility, and labeling.

Status

Effective January 1, 2026, EC.02.02.01 EP 5 transferred to PE.02.01.01 EP 4. The Joint Commission’s September 2025 disposition report confirms the transfer without substantive change. A citation issued under the old identifier is answered on the same substance as the new one.

What the Surveyor Was Looking For, Documentation, Common Failures, and Evidence of Standards Compliance

Identical to PE.02.01.01 EP 4, and ultimately to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 as set out on the Hazard Communication page. The ESC structure is set out on the successor page.

Confidence Notes

MEDIUM confidence. The transfer is carried from this reference’s 2026 PE chapter page, which rests on The Joint Commission’s publicly accessible disposition report and FAQ. The legacy element’s title and text require CAMH access and are marked pending.