July 02, 2024
The New ASSE 6000 Requirements For EOSC Testing
Hospitals and other medical facilities that depend on an oxygen supply for patient care also are required to have an emergency oxygen supply connection (EOSC…
Read MoreMay 01, 2024
NFPA 99 Requirements To Mitigate Medical Gas Emergencies
Healthcare facilities need to ensure the continuous and reliable supply of medical gases and vacuum system. This is paramount to patient safety and the…
Read MoreDecember 15, 2023
Special NFPA 99 Precautions For Medical Gas Systems
Organizations that work with medical gas systems must ensure that their employees are aware of and trained regarding the special precautions involving patient…
Read MoreOctober 02, 2023
What Is A Permit-To Work System?
A Permit-to-Work (PTW) system is designed to help you install, maintain and repair your health care facility’s piped medical gas and vacuum systems. It covers…
Read MoreJune 27, 2023
Responsible Facility Authority Qualifications
To safeguard patients, workers and visitors at your healthcare facility, you must follow a framework such that you and your team know you are staying up to…
Read MoreApril 25, 2023
About Medical Gas Booms and Columns
While your organization depends on medical gas booms and columns , you may not necessarily be experts on their inner workings as you prepare to arrange for…
Read MoreApril 25, 2023
Medical Gas Certification Requirements
In healthcare facilities, you have a duty to ensure the safety of patients, visitors and employees at all times. This means that it is of the utmost importance…
Read MoreOctober 31, 2022
Medical Gas Storage Requirements
Although they are used to save lives, medical gases require careful handling or else they can be dangerous. Following the medical gas storage requirements as…
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2022
Medical Gas Labeling Requirements
Medical facilities must pay close attention to medical gas labeling requirements to remain in compliance with regulations and keep people safe. This includes…
Read MoreJune 08, 2022
The Hazards Associated With Using a non-WAGD compliant Medical Vacuum System for Waste Anesthetic Gas Disposal
In a medical facility or setting that utilizes anesthesia, a waste anesthetic gas disposal (WAGD) system is a requirement. However, if the same distribution…
Read MoreJune 02, 2022
A Guide To Medical Gas Maintenance
Given the role they play in keeping patients safe and healthy during treatment, a facility’s medical gas systems are some of the most important infrastructures…
Read MoreMay 18, 2022
The Benefits Of A Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal System
Properly managing anesthetic waste gases is a critical objective in any medical facility that relies on anesthesia delivery. Acute levels of and long-term…
Read MoreMay 03, 2022
What Is Medical Air?
Every day patients rely on medical air. Whether it’s in an emergency room or an operating room, having this supply of pure, quality air can make a world of…
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