President's Column
President’s Column – Q2 2025
This year’s Annual Scientific Meeting of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society marks a bold and forward-looking milestone as we gather in Atlanta, Georgia, in proud partnership with the Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA). This joint meeting reflects the evolving intersections between hyperb…
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Executive Director’s Report
Executive Director's Report: 2nd Qtr 2025
Welcome to Atlanta, Georgia, and the 2025 joint Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) Annual Scientific Meeting.
Atlanta boasts a rich history in aerospace and undersea exploration, making it a fitting host for this year’s ASM. Here are some histor…
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Associates Column
Hyperbaric Competencies: BEYOND the Course
Medical skills and devices require competencies. As a new nurse, I learned core hospital competencies for bedside procedures such as foley catheter insertion, intravenous catheter (IV) insertion, and nasogastric (NG) tube placement. I never stopped completing competencies as I worked in…
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Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation
Updated "With Distinction" Accreditation Criteria for Hyperbaric Facilities: New CAQ Inclusion
The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) Board of Directors has reaffirmed its commitment to excellence in hyperbaric medicine through updated guidance for "With Distinction" (WD) accreditation. While the core framework remains largely intact, a notable update has been introduced to the c…
