Hyperbaric medicine is one of the fastest-growing specialties in healthcare, offering treatment options for chronic wounds, radiation injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning, decompression sickness, and many other conditions. (UHMS Indications 15th Edition). For healthcare professionals looking to enter the field of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the first step is the completion of a UHMS-approved Introduction to Hyperbaric Medicine course.
In this episode of Hyperbaric Safety Stop we're talking with Derall Garrett, CHT, HC-S*D, and Director of the UHMS Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation Program.
Multifaceted Program
A safety program is multifaceted. Although there can be a variety of program elements depending on the specific setting and need, there are several common aspects elementary in program design and execution. These basic elements are as follows:
Static charges and sparks are common. Spark energies produced by, or in the course of normal human activities, can reach levels high enough to ignite fires in some materials. If one considers sparks generated by the human body, the risk of ignition by static sparks in normal and enriched oxygen environments is predominately influenced by the nature of the material into which the spark discharges. Gases and vapors typically require extremely low energy levels compared to solid materials. Increases in oxygen concentrations lower ignition energy requirements in all materials.
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The topic of Wound Care Certification has come up a lot this week as we prepare for the upcoming Wound Care Certification Basic Training.
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Wound Care Education from a Hyperbaric medical perspective.
This course provides educational instruction to students who are studying
and preparing for a wound care certification
or as a refresher training course.
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Hyperbaric Safety is a TEAM effort - Every role, every checklist, and every voice matters in protecting patients and staff.
Wound Care & Hyperbaric Excellence in 2026
