CHT Hyperbaric Facility Management and Quality Assurance Flashcards
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The primary accreditation body for clinical hyperbaric medicine programs in the United States is:
Answer: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS)
UHMS provides the standards and accreditation process specifically designed for clinical hyperbaric medicine facilities in the US.
NFPA 99 applies to hyperbaric facilities primarily because it governs:
Answer: Health care facility fire and safety standards including hyperbaric installations
NFPA 99 is the Health Care Facilities Code and specifically includes Chapter 14 dedicated to hyperbaric facilities' fire and safety requirements.
Under UHMS accreditation standards, a clinical hyperbaric program must have a qualified Medical Director who holds:
Answer: Board certification or eligibility in undersea and hyperbaric medicine (UHM)
UHMS requires the Medical Director to be board certified or eligible through ABPM in undersea and hyperbaric medicine.
A 'dive log' (treatment record) in a hyperbaric facility must document:
Answer: Patient name, treatment table used, depth, time, patient condition, and staff present
Complete dive logs are required for regulatory compliance, patient safety, and quality review and must capture all critical treatment parameters.
How often must a hyperbaric chamber undergo a formal safety inspection according to ASME PVHO-1 standards?
Answer: Annually, with records retained for audit
ASME PVHO-1 and NFPA 99 require annual inspections of pressure vessels for human occupancy to ensure structural and safety compliance.
The purpose of a 'mock emergency drill' in a hyperbaric unit is to:
Answer: Ensure staff competency in emergency procedures within and around the chamber
Mock drills verify that all team members can execute emergency protocols (fire, medical emergency, power failure) safely and efficiently.
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