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1 The main focus of the ASSE 6040 Medical Gas Systems Maintenance Personnel Course is to provide individuals, who are responsible for the proper inspection, testing, and maintenance of medical gas systems, with the requirements necessary to maintain, inspect, and test medical gas systems in Category 1, 2, & 3 health care facilities. The 2012 and 2015 editions of NFPA 99 are used to provide all code and regulatory requirements discussed within this course. Other applicable codes and standards and diagrams, pictures, and details are used to supplement the information that is presented. Attendees will also be given a basic understanding of the application, operation, and regulatory requirements of all materials, components, and equipment that are used in medical gas and vacuum systems. Course Introduction Purpose of the course Course Overview Program Outline Instructor Information Code and Standard Review Applicable Codes & Standards NFPA 99 ASSE Series 6000 NFPA 55 The Joint Commission (TJC) Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Federal Regulations Compressed Gas Association (CGA) Health Care Facility Risk Category Requirements Patient, Personal, and Public Safety Nature of Hazards Personal Protective Equipment Eye Protection Ear Protection Hand Protection Protective Footwear Lockout/Tag-out Basic Concepts, Terminology, & Definitions NFPA 99 Terms and Definitions Source Equipment Basics Medical Gas System Qualifications ASSE 6000 Series Qualifications MGPHO Credentialed Medical Gas Verifier The Purposes and Uses of Medical Gases

2 Properties, Uses, and Basic Information Medical Gas Cylinder and Container Best Practices Storage & Ventilation Requirements General Safety Practices Container Security Medical Gas Headers & Manifold Systems Bulk Oxygen and Cryogenic Supply Systems NFPA 55 Requirements Medical Air Compressor Systems Medical Surgical Vacuum Systems Waste Anesthesia Gas Disposal (WAGD) System Instrument Air Systems Valves

3 Source Valves Mainline Valves Emergency Oxygen Supply Connection (EOSC) Valves Riser Valves Zone Valves Service Valves In-Line Valves Future Use Valves Other Valve Types System Design Resources Overview Testing Procedures Standardized Inspection, Testing, and Performance Verification Requirements and Procedures Station Outlets and Inlets D.I.S.S. (Diameter Index) Chemetron Style (Latch Type) Diamond Style (Pin Index) Puritan Bennett Style (Geometric) Schrader (Quick Disconnect) Alarm Warning Systems Master Alarms Area Alarms Local Alarms Category 1 Medical Gas Pipeline Distribution System Piping Material Requirements Joining Methods System Installation

4 System Performance Criteria & Testing for Testing, Inspections, and System Verifications Category 2 and Category 3 Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems Operation and Management Programs Policies and Procedures Planned System Shutdown and Back-Feed Procedures Emergency Operations & Contingency Planning Inspection and Testing Equipment Inspection and Testing Equipment Requirements Technical Specifications Basic Operation Maintenance, Troubleshooting, & Repairs Routine Maintenance Guidelines Troubleshooting Techniques Minor Repairs

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