NEWTON, Kan., (February 22, 2022) – NMC Health is pleased to announce that its Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center has once again received accreditation from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS). As the only wound center in the region and one of only two in the state of Kansas to receive this honor, UHMS accreditation means our facility has met or exceeded the highest standards of care and patient safety through rigorous evaluation of our 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. Our 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 our 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 NMC Health’s commitment to providing the highest quality of patient care at our Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center, located at 800 Medical Center Drive, Newton, Kansas. We are proud of our team members for achieving this significant milestone and of their commitment to their patients!
For more information about the UHMS and why accreditation is important visit uhms.org.
About NMC Health
NMC Health is an award-winning, nonprofit medical care system focused on improving health throughout Newton, Kan., Harvey, Sedgwick and surrounding counties. Featuring a 99-bed hospital located at the intersection of I-135 and Highway 50, and 10 primary care and specialty clinics, NMC Health’s services and specialties include emergency medicine, surgical services, rehabilitation, occupational medicine, home health and more. For more information, call 316-283-2700 or visit mynmchealth.org.
