About this ebook
These guidelines are essential for facilities that are new to hyperbaric medicine in establishing best practices. Existing facilities will find this reference indispensable in understanding the current standards and recommendations in maintaining an exceptional hyperbaric program. These guidelines are referenced by the UHMS Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation Manual and therefore are vital in planning and preparing for the hyperbaric survey to receive accreditation status.
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Editors:
Derall Garrett, CHT-A, HC-S Director, UHMS Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation Mr. Derall Garrett has been certified by the National Board of Diving Hyperbaric Technology as Hyperbaric Technologist since 2000. He is currently serving as the Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation Director for the UHMS. He has over 20 years experience working with both multiplace and monoplace chambers in freestanding clinics and hospital-based centers. Mr. Garrett is a graduate of the College of Oceaneering with a degree as a Commercial Diver with further specialization as a Diver Medic. Mr. Garrett is factory-trained in both ETC and Perry Chambers. His areas of training include maintenance and repair on monoplace chambers; he has provided maintenance and repair services in the United States and for several companies overseas. While Vice President of Hyperbaric Services for Innovative Healing Systems from 2006 – 2012, Mr. Garrett helped conduct training programs for technicians and safety directors. He has written policy and procedures for the company, as well as participated in many start up programs for hyperbaric and wound care centers in the United States, India, and Dubai. He was involved in the planning, construction, and finishing stages of getting the facility operational.
Donna A. Winn, BSN, RN, ACHRN
