Workshop: Breaking Bad Habits: The Chemistry of Hyperbaric Safety

Using a "Breaking Bad" theme, this course explores how small deviations, poor decisions, and unsafe practices can combine to create catastrophic outcomes in hyperbaric medicine. Through case studies, incident reviews, human factors analysis, and regulatory discussions, participants will learn how to identify and eliminate the conditions that allow adverse events to occur

Event Information

Event Date	05-23-2027 8:00 am - 6:00 am
Price	$250.00

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Agendas

0815–0900	The Chemistry of Disaster: Understanding Risk Topics Fundamentals of hazard recognition Swiss Cheese Model Human factors in hyperbaric medicine Safety culture versus compliance culture Normalization of deviance Case Studies Aviation disasters Healthcare sentinel events Hyperbaric chamber incidents Learning Objectives Identify organizational contributors to accidents Explain how latent conditions contribute to catastrophic events
0900–0945	Walter White's Lab: Fire Triangle Meets Oxygen Topics Fire science review Oxygen enrichment hazards Ignition sources in hyperbaric facilities Fuel management NFPA 99 requirements Static electricity fundamentals Demonstrations Oxygen-enhanced combustion videos Static discharge examples Learning Objectives Describe why oxygen changes combustion behavior Identify common ignition sources in chambers
0945–1000	Break
1000–1100	Blue Crystal: Hidden Hazards and Contraband Topics Prohibited item screening Patient clothing requirements Personal electronics Batteries and lithium-ion risks Medical device hazards Visitor and staff screening failures Interactive Exercise "Contraband Challenge" Teams identify hidden prohibited items in patient scenarios Learning Objectives Conduct effective screening processes Recognize emerging hazards from modern electronics
1100–1200	When Things Go Boom: Hyperbaric Incident Case Reviews Topics Root cause analysis methods Historical chamber fires Pediatric chamber incidents Operational errors Equipment-related events Featured Cases 2025 2009 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea chamber fire Selected international incidents Learning Objectives Analyze causal factors Identify recurring themes across incidents
1200–1300	Lunch Break On Own
1300–1345	Better Call Saul: Liability, Regulation, and Legal Lessons Topics Regulatory oversight Accreditation standards UHMS accreditation expectations Documentation and legal defensibility Expert witness observations Emerging regulatory trends Learning Objectives Understand regulatory responsibilities Identify documentation practices that support safety
1345–1445	The Cartel of Human Error Topics Human performance tools Communication failures Situational awareness Fatigue and distraction Just culture Speaking up for safety Interactive Exercise Team communication drills Near-miss analysis Learning Objectives Apply human performance principles Recognize communication vulnerabilities
1445–1500	Break
1500–1600	Face Off: Emergency Response Under Pressure Topics Chamber fire response Medical emergencies during treatment Oxygen-induced seizures Power failures Loss of gas supply Evacuation considerations Emergency action plans Tabletop Exercise Chamber fire scenario Multiplace chamber cardiac arrest scenario Learning Objectives Prioritize actions during emergencies Apply treatment-abort decision making
1600–1645	The DEA Raid: Auditing Your Facility Before Someone Else Does Topics Safety rounds Facility inspections Environmental monitoring Maintenance oversight Competency assessment Leading indicators versus lagging indicators Workshop Conducting a mock facility safety inspection Learning Objectives Perform effective safety audits Develop proactive safety surveillance methods
1645–1730	Breaking Good: Building a High Reliability Hyperbaric Program" Topics Characteristics of high-reliability organizations Safety leadership Learning from near misses Building a reporting culture Future challenges in hyperbaric medicine Group Exercise Develop a facility-specific safety improvement plan Learning Objectives Create actionable safety initiatives Promote continuous improvement
1730–1800	I Am the One Who Prevents the Accident Topics Key lessons learned Participant discussion Course examination Certificates and closing remarks Final Activity Each participant identifies: One bad habit to eliminate. One safety process to strengthen. One change to implement within 30 days.

Workshop: Breaking Bad Habits: The Chemistry of Hyperbaric Safety

Event Information

Agendas

The Chemistry of Disaster: Understanding Risk

Walter White's Lab: Fire Triangle Meets Oxygen

Break

Blue Crystal: Hidden Hazards and Contraband

When Things Go Boom: Hyperbaric Incident Case Reviews

Lunch Break

Better Call Saul: Liability, Regulation, and Legal Lessons

The Cartel of Human Error

Break

Face Off: Emergency Response Under Pressure

The DEA Raid: Auditing Your Facility Before Someone Else Does

Breaking Good: Building a High Reliability Hyperbaric Program"

I Am the One Who Prevents the Accident