Hyperbaric Safety Director Course (HSD) is organized by International ATMO, Inc. and will be held from Oct 01 - 02, 2024 at Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America.
Course Description:
This 3 day program provides necessary tools and resources to fulfill the responsibilities of the hyperbaric safety director as defined by NFPA 99. Participants will understand how to develop a comprehensive safety program and know how to conduct safe hyperbaric chamber operations in accordance with current industry and regulatory standards. The curriculum includes classroom instruction and practical exercises.
Objective:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to recognize and manage hyperbaric safety issues.
Topics:
• Principles of Risk Management
• The Risk Assessment Process
• Hyperbaric Facility Safety Management
• Role of the Hyperbaric Medical Director
• Fire Chemistry
• Hyperbaric Equipment Risks
• Maintenance
• Training
• Safety of Medical Gases
• Operational Decompression Procedures
• Safety Elements of Performance
• Improvement
• Understanding the Regulatory
• Environment
• Developing Emergency Action Plans
• Review of Hyperbaric Mishaps
• Monoplace Department Survey
Physician
Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and International ATMO, Inc. The UHMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement: The UHMS designates this live activity for a maximum of 24 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Nurse
24 contact hours. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
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