Hands on Reference Library for Hyperbaric Facility Program Directors

WOUND CARE AND HYPERBARIC FACILITY PROGRAM DIRECTORS
The following three publications provide new and seasoned program directors access to the policies and procedures to lead their clinic in the safe and effective operational practices of Hyperbaric and Wound Care Facilities. These books are the foundational texts used in the Certified Hyperbaric Program Director. This pathway is specifically designed to support the success of facility leaders. Take a look at these books and additional resources available for hyperbaric and wound care facility directors.

(1) POLICY AND PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR HYPERBARIC FACILITIES

Policy and Procedural Guidelines for Hyperbaric Facilities provides needed resource and reference guidelines for new and established hyperbaric facilities. It will serve as a reference for the development of new hyperbaric policies as well as customize and enhance current policies and procedures already in place.

Policy and Procedural Guidelines for Hyperbaric Facilities addresses issues of safety and practice for both the multiplace and monoplace environments. It utilizes regulatory guidelines and standards of practice as its foundation. Topics covered in this work include, but are not limited to, governance, administration, emergency procedures, patient care, hyperbaric chamber maintenance, treatment protocols and quality improvement. The appendices include sample forms for both Class A multiplace and Class B monoplace chambers. They are intended to serve as templates for development of hyperbaric unit-specific forms. Also included are acronyms, references, and an index, all specific to hyperbaric medicine.

The guidelines provided in this document will benefit the diverse group of physicians, nurses, technicians, and allied health-care personnel in the hyperbaric field as they customize their unit-specific policies and procedures. The contributing authors are established experts in the field of undersea and hyperbaric medicine. They are a diverse group of physicians, nurses, and technologists who devoted an extensive amount of time and energy into producing this resource document of the highest quality. Specific acknowledgements can be found in the List of Contributors section of the book.

The Baromedical Nurses Association endorses the Policy and Procedural Guidelines for Hyperbaric Facilities as guidelines to enable hyperbaric facilities to develop and/or endorse their unit-specific policies.

(2) UHMS GUIDELINES FOR HYPERBARIC FACILITIES OPERATIONS 4th 

The UHMS Guidelines for Hyperbaric Facility Operations provides UHMS guidance related to training, responsibility, staffing, safety, and quality assurance for hyperbaric medical facilities. 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. Visit UHMS.org for details on the Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation Program. "UHMS Accreditation means that your facility has met the highest standards of care and patient safety through our rigorous evaluation of the adequacy of your facility, equipment, staff and training to ensure that the utmost quality is maintained within our specialty." The Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society

(3) UHMS HYPERBARIC MEDICINE INDICATIONS 15th Edition

Since its first appearance in 1977, the UHMS Hyperbaric Medicine Indications Manual has served as a guide for practitioners and scientists interested in hyperbaric and undersea medicine. The 15th Edition of the Hyperbaric Medicine Indications Manual includes updates to existing chapters, a new chapter on the newest indication to be approved by the Oxygen Therapy Committee, and a new chapter on the Dosing of Hyperbaric Oxygen. Check out all the details for this valuable manual HERE at Best Publishing Company. 

Additional Educational Training
HYPERBARIC CERTIFIED PROGRAM DIRECTOR

You don't need an MBA to become a hyperbaric or wound care program director, but there is a certain set of knowledge, skills, and competence that makes the job a lot less-stressful. Wound Care Education Partners & the Hyperbaric Certification Commission are here to help you make the leap from wherever you are to your dream career in clinic management.

The Certified Hyperbaric Program Director pathway is specifically designed to support the success of facility leaders by providing a comprehensive, in-depth certification pathway addressing the key fundamental knowledge, skills, and competencies which will assist the candidate in managing a hyperbaric and/or wound care center effectively.
HC-PD provides new or experienced program directors with a stronger skill set, more credibility, and greater effectiveness as a program director. Finally, this pathway provides an interactive, safe learning environment during the 2-day live-virtual workshop to uncover the weaknesses, gaps, and inefficiencies that are holding your clinic back from success, and receive real-time mentorship from expert faculty, and peers. 

Included in the HC-PD pathway are these three books mentioned above AND the two day livestream course: The Business of Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine: Revenue Cycle Management, Marketing, Reimbursement. The next class is September 13-14, 2025. For more information on the Hyperbaric Certified Program Director pathway contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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