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The concepts of quality improvement (QI) and performance improvement (PI) in healthcare are not new and have been around in some form for many years. Implementing best practices and establishing quality and safety standards ensures that a hyperbaric department attains a high level of safe patient care.

Five years ago Wound Care Education Partners wrote a blog "How to Become Certified in Hyperbaric Medicine". In those years since the original post the field Hyperbaric Medicine has grown significantly. According to hyperbaric oxygen therapy market insights the CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) for hperbaric medicine s expected to increase by 5.8% over the next four years. (TechNavo; Jan 2025, "Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Market Size 2025-2029" ) 

Atlanta, June 1-6, 2025

Aerospace Medical Association &
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society: 

This 5th Edition of Hyperbaric Medicine Practice, captained by Dr. Harry T. Whelan, is the most robust and monumental information source for undersea and hyperbaric medicine to date. Split into two volumes due to its size and detail, this 5th edition boasts six new chapters. With the help of 70 contributors from all over the world, Hyperbaric Medicine Practice has become the go-to authority for both studying and practicing hyperbaric medicine professionals.

Have you ever heard the term "casting a wide net" when it comes to marketing? It's referring to the need to get your message in front of a huge number of prospective referral sources if you want to get a lot of patient referrals coming in.

Starting in 2018 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid {CMS} Services in conjunction with the American Medical Association {AMA} recognized the need to reduce documentation requirements for providers (physicians and non-physician practitioners). In 2019, the History component consist of three requirements of Chief Compliant (CC) {reason for the visit}, History of Present Illness {HPI} and Review of Systems (ROS) noting information needs to relevant to the Chief Compliant. They approved of allowing the patient, caregiver, or ancillary staff to document the patient’s History in conjunction that the provider would review the information for relevancy while also documenting the provider reviewed stated patient information at the visit.

By providing community education to potential patients you are building awareness, and with that awareness we’re able to impact healing outcomes for patients in our community.

Have you thought about the impact of the front office operations in the success, health, and growth of your wound care and hyperbaric medicine clinic?

Our industry partner, the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) is running a "Join and Save" campaign that will save you hundreds of dollars on online CME/CEU courses.

Question: Each winter many hyperbaric oxygen therapy patients have difficulty getting to their scheduled treatments due to inclement weather. What recommendations do you have for helping keep patients' treatment schedules on track when the weather is a barrier to treatment?