Policy for the Prescription, Administration and Monitoring Of Oxygen ...

Appendix 1. Governance InformationDocument TitlePolicy for the prescription, administration andmonitoring of oxygen in adultsDate Issued/Approved: 14 th December 2012 2012Date Valid From: 14 th December 2012 2012Date Valid To: 1 st December 2015Directorate / Department responsible(author/owner):Pharmacy DepartmentContact details: 01872 252593Brief summary of contentsPolicy for the prescription, administration andmonitoring of emergency oxygen in adultsSuggested Keywords:Target AudienceExecutive Director responsible forPolicy:Oxygen, reservoir mask, hypercapnic,respiratory, oxygen therapy, oximetry.saturationRCHT PCT CFTMedical DirectorDate revised: November 2012This document replaces (exact title ofprevious version):Approval route (names ofcommittees)/consultation:Emergency Oxygen PolicyMedical Gases GroupMedication Practice CommitteeDivisional Manager confirmingapproval processesName and Post Title of additionalsignatoriesSignature of Executive Director givingapprovalPublication Location (refer to Policyon Policies – Approvals andRatification):Document Library Folder/Sub FolderLinks to key external standardsDivisional Manager for Diagnostics andTherapeuticsNot required{Original Copy Signed}Internet & Intranet Intranet OnlyClinical/ PharmacyCQC Outcome 9 Medicines ManagementNHSLAPolicy for the prescription, administrationand monitoring of emergency oxygen in adultsPage 11 of 34