Healthcare workers receive oxygen safety training

Health workers have been urged to adhere to oxygen safety protocols to save more lives and avoid accidents.

Amid increasing demand for oxygen in public hospitals, the workers are being taken trained on handling protocols to ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare providers.

Speaking during the training of staff from 42 health facilities across seven counties in the Rift Valley region, Dr James Waweru, the medical superintendent at the Nakuru Level 5 Hospital, spoke about the rising incidents of oxygen cylinders exploding this year.

However, he noted that these accidents could have been prevented if healthcare workers adhered to established safety guidelines.

Joseph Kangor, the director of Medical Services in Baringo County, highlighted the need to strengthen storage measures.

The session, organised by Hewatele Ltd, a leading medical oxygen manufacturer, health workers from Uasin Gishu, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nyandarua, Kericho, Narok and Nakuru underwent rigourous training.

Hewatele, manages oxygen manufacturing sites in Kenya, Somalia and Uganda, also made a donation of 15 oxytherapy sets to support needy patients in the region.

The initiative aims to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to safely manage oxygen therapy, ensuring better outcomes for patients and reducing the risk of accidents in healthcare facilities.