Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 33 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part XV - Radiation Protection
Chapter 7 - Use of Radionuclides in the Healing Arts
Section XV-742 - Safety Instructions

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XV-742

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. The licensee shall provide oral and written radiation safety instruction to all personnel caring for a patient or human research subject receiving brachytherapy and cannot be released under LAC 33:XV.725. Refresher training shall be provided at intervals not to exceed one year.

B. To satisfy the requirements of Subsection A of this Section, the instruction shall describe:

1. size and appearance of the brachytherapy sources;

2. safe handling and shielding instructions in case of a dislodged source;

3. procedures for patient or human research subject control;

4. procedures for visitor control, including:
a. routine visitation of hospitalized individuals in accordance with LAC 33:XV.421.A.1; and

b.visitation authorized in accordance with LAC 33:XV.421.F;

5. procedures for notification of the radiation safety officer, or his or her designee, and an authorized user if the patient or human research subject dies or has a medical emergency; and

6. LAC 33:XV.Chapter 10 training requirements.

C. A licensee shall maintain a record of individuals receiving instruction required by Subsection A of this Section, a description of the instruction, the date of instruction, and the name of the individual who gave the instruction for three years.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2001 et seq. and 2104.B.

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