President's Column
Advancing Standards, Strengthening Safety, and Building Forward Momentum
As we move beyond the first quarter of the year, it is an appropriate moment to reflect not only on where we began, but on the measurable progress we have made as a Society. The early months of this presidency were defined by urgency; an inflection point that demanded clarity of purpose, decisive l…
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Executive Director’s Report
Executive Director's Report: 1st Qtr 2026
Dear UHMS Governance Team, Council Members, Committee Chairs, Chapter Leaders, and Members,
As we welcome 2026, I want to extend my warmest wishes to each of you and your families for a healthy, fulfilling, and prosperous New Year. Please accept this message as a virtual toast to your health, your…
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Associates Column
Elizabeth Smykowski, BSN, RN, CNML, ACHRN, CHT
UHMS Executive Board RN Representative
Celebrating Our Profession
May is designated Hyperbaric Awareness Month. This initiative’s goal is to increase awareness about the specific conditions treated with hyperbaric oxygen provided by appropriately educated and credentialled professionals. Too often, members of the healthcare team are unaware of this potentially li…
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Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation
What Surveyors Look for in a Hyperbaric Accreditation Survey
Undergoing a UHMS Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation survey represents a major milestone in demonstrating that a facility provides safe, consistent, and clinically appropriate hyperbaric care. Surveyors approach the evaluation with a structured methodology, and although each organization uses its ow…
