HBO Medical Staff Credentialing Guidelines

Last updated on 7/15/19 | First published on 11/27/17 | Literature review current through Oct. 2024 [cite]

Authors: Tiffany Hamm BSN, RN, CWS, ACHRN, UHMSADS, more...

MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND ATTENDING PHYSICIAN GUIDELINES

The hyperbaric medicine service will provide, during operating hours, continual medical coverage by institutionally credentialed and hyperbaric trained physician. Staffing ratios are determined on patient volume(s), which can range from one to four patients at one time receiving care. One-to-three clinical staff works in the department during scheduled weekday treatments. One nurse or CHT and one physician remain on-call for facilities providing 24-hour coverage.

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HBO Medical Staff Credentialing Guidelines

HBO Medical Staff Credentialing Guidelines

MEDICAL DIRECTOR AND ATTENDING PHYSICIAN GUIDELINES

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