As the health care industry's most comprehensive library of customizable policy and procedure templates, MCN Healthcare's Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Manual includes this customizable template, Compressed Gas and Oxygen Use. MCN's policy library helps you meet compliance with Joint Commission and federal regulations including CMS, CDC, OSHA, OIG, HIPAA and more.

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Here is some sample content from Compressed Gas and Oxygen Use:

	POLICY: Personnel that handle medical gases shall be educated about the possible hazards associated with medical gas use. All personnel concerned with the use and transport handling of compressed gas shall be trained in the proper handling of cylinders vessels, cylinder trucks and supports, and cylinder-valve protection caps. All cylinder storage areas, outside and inside, shall be protected from extremes of heat and cold and from access by unauthorized individuals. PROCEDURE: General Standards: All personnel handling medical gases will be trained to recognize various types of medical gas...
Second excerpt:
	...Empty Cylinders: Must be marked empty. Empty or unused cylinders must be returned promptly. Replace valve safety caps. Oxygen Use: Oxygen and other gases are potentially dangerous. Special safety precautions shall be followed at all times while using or storing oxygen. Ensure cylinders are secure on rack and never hang anything on cylinder. Crack valves to clear them before bringing tank into patient care area. Read labels, tags and color code before administering any compressed...