Elements and Performance Criteria
- Restore chamber at completion of procedure
- Remove occupants from chamber
- Complete post compression checklist in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- Clean chamber compartment and ensure it is free from flammable items
- Ensure chamber components are in working order/serviceable
- Correctly align chamber valve
- Empty waste disposal system
- Complete user maintenance in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and maintenance schedule
- Isolate power supply to panel and chamber
- Isolate gas supply to chamber
- Restore equipment and materials at completion of procedure
- Clean and store equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and infection control guidelines
- Ensure equipment is serviced for further treatments
- Dispose of disposable items in accordance with waste management policies
- Handle soiled linen in accordance with infection control guidelines
- Identify faulty equipment and follow established procedures to rectify faults
- Debrief attendant post compression