ASHE e-Learning: Medical Gas Cylinder Storage

Description

Understand the Storage and use of Medical Gas Cylinder with the 2012 Edition of NFPA 99 in Mind.

The storage and use of medical gas cylinders is a seemingly simple task. However, there are several key regulations that will affect a hospital’s strategy for locating, storing, and using cylinders. This e-learning course will help guide users to understand the separation of cylinders, the meaning of “in-use” and physical storage of containers, transfilling gases, transportation, signage, and labeling requirements. This course will also provide users with key code references to the 2012 edition of NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code.

Intended Audience

• Technicians
• Facility managers and directors
• Compliance officers
• Environmental or safety managers

Learning Outcomes

• Navigate through NFPA 99 with the ability to locate information that pertains to gas cylinder storage
• Identify and implement gas cylinder storage policies and procedures for your facility
• Determine which aspects of the 2012 edition of NFPA 99 pertain to new facilities, and which requirements pertain to existing facilities
• Assess a health facility’s compliance with requirements of NFPA 99

Program Pricing

The registration fees for the Medical Gas Cylinder Storage e-Learning course are:

• Member: $45
• Nonmember: $95

AHA CECs

Total: 2 CECs (1 CEC = 1 contact hour)

Credit hours can be used toward the renewal of the Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM) credential and the Certified Health Care Constructor (CHC) credential.

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