PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2016) – Bayfront Health Punta Gorda is pleased to announce The Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine has received accreditation from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS). UHMS accreditation means this facility has met or exceeded the highest standards of care and patient safety through rigorous evaluation of its operations, including equipment, staff and training to ensure that the utmost quality is maintained within the specialty of undersea and hyperbaric medicine.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy involves the use of medical oxygen administered in a pressure chamber at levels higher than atmospheric pressure. This pressure helps oxygen dissolve more rapidly into the blood, advancing its absorption into damaged tissues to promote healing of wounds, serious infections, pressure-related scuba diving injuries, arterial gas embolism and other illnesses. A well-maintained chamber and trained support staff are essential in the daily operation of this important treatment adjunct.
Participating in the UHMS accreditation program is voluntary and takes months of preparation. The team of physicians, nurses, technicians and management worked together prior to the accreditation survey to ensure compliance with UHMS-related standards of practice and safety measures. The survey team who visited the facility consisted of a physician, nurse and technician, all of whom specialize in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Although their role included detailed queries, they came as colleagues in a specialty committed to success in achieving the highest standards in quality of care and safety for patients. The UHMS and its accredited facilities share the vision of helping facilities succeed in the field of hyperbaric medicine.
This accreditation demonstrates Bayfront Health Punta Gorda’s commitment to providing the highest quality of patient care at The Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine. The facility is number 11 in the state and one of 240 in the nation to be accredited.
“We are proud of our team members for achieving this significant milestone and of their commitment to their patients!” says Brandon Downey, CEO of Bayfront Health Punta Gorda.
The Center for Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine of Bayfront Health Punta Gorda is located at 25097 Olympia Ave., Ste. 107, Punta Gorda. For more information about wound care services and hyperbaric medicine, visit Wound Healing Center under the Medical Services menu on BayfrontCharlotte.com, or call 941-205-2620.
For more information about the UHMS and why accreditation is important visit uhms.org.
