In most hyperbaric facilities the safety director title doesn't arrive with a job description. It arrives because somebody left and you were the most experienced person available. What follows is a description of what the role genuinely involves.  Who defines the role. The regulatory and standards landscape: NFPA, UHMS, and the other organizat...

What does it take to develop and implement a strong Quality Improvement program? It begins with leadership. The leadership is responsible for developing strategies and processes for the care and safety of patients and personnel. The leadership assigns a safety director whose primary focus is to provide a safe environment and seek ways to improve th...