PRE-COURSES

 TO
THE 45TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING
JUNE 12, 2013
ORLANDO, FL

 

HOW TO PREPARE FOR ACCREDITATION
AND
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN SAFETY: TECHNICAL AND CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS

 SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS

TO REGISTER FOR THESE COURSES CLICK HERE

 

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PRE-COURSE: How to Prepare for Accreditation
WEDNESDAY, 6/12: 8am-5pm

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the UHMS Clinical Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation Program, its structure, survey processes and "insider tips” on preparing to undergo an accreditation survey. Experienced surveyor faculty members will provide a comprehensive overview of the process to streamline preparation.

TENTATIVE OUTLINE:

I.  Introduction

II.  Understanding the importance of accreditation

III.  Accreditation policies and procedures

IV.  Physician issues

V.  Nursing issues

VI.  Technical issues

VII.  Document preparation

VIII.  Survey logistics and suggestions for a smooth survey experience

IX.  Questions

 

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Expected Results (Goals and Objectives)/Overall Objective :

The purpose of this course is to provide current information related to the clinical and technical safety of clinical hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This course is organized by both regular and associate members. The sessions will be of special interest to clinicians and technical staff and is provided in response to requests from the membership for a pre-course related to safety aspects of clinical hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

 

Intended Audience:
Physicians, HBO techs and nurses, and other allied health professionals Internationally.

 

 

 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (3/27/13)

 

MORNING SESSION
8:00	8:15	Introduction/Welcome	Jim Bell, CHT
8:15	8:45	Static Electricity and Grounding	Rob Sheffield, CHT
8:45	9:30	How to do a Risk Assessment	Francois Burman, PE
9:30	9:45	Break
9:45	10:45	Incidence and side effects from hyperbaric exposure: A review, CNS, Pulmonary and CNS O2 toxicity, hypoglycemia and acute lung edema, confinement anxiety 02 toxicity,	Eugene Worth, MD & Laurie Gesell, MD
10:45	11:30	Product & Material Selection for the Oxygen Enriched Atmosphere	Richard Barry, CHT
11:30	12:00	Morning Session: Panel Q & A	Jim Bell, Moderator
12:00	1:00	Lunch	On Own
AFTERNOON SESSION
1:00	2:00	Risk assessment Case Discussions, AICD, prohibited materials, equipment issues	Lindell Weaver, MD: Moderator, Francois Burman, Rob Sheffield, Richard Barry
2:00	2:45	How to d a hyperbaric consult	Sandra Wainwright, MD
2:45	3:00	Break
3:00	4:00	Hyperbaric equipment updates (Ventilators, IV pumps, BP monitoring, current state of affairs)	Lindell Weaver, MD: Moderator, Bill Gossett, CHT
4:00	5:00	Afternoon Session: Panel Q & A	Jim Bell, Moderator

 

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS 

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The UHMS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement
The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Full Disclosure Statement
All faculty members and planners participating in continuing medical education activities sponsored by The Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society are expected to disclose to the participants any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests. Full disclosure of faculty and planner relevant financial relationships will be made at the activity.

 

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Registration forms and additional information are available on the UHMS Website at:

www.regonline.com/asm13