Hospitals can now store partially used oxygen canisters in the same rack as full cylinders, according to an article on the HCPro website.
But the racks and signs will have to be adjusted to meet the new requirements of The Joint Commission (TJC). New policies and staff retraining may also be needed.
But while storing full and partially full cylinders together is now permitted, it is not required, the article said.
The Joint Commission's FAQ says hospitals should implement storage according to their own policies and with patient safety in mind.
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