South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-63 - Radioactive Materials (Title A)
Part IV - USE OF RADIONUCLIDES IN THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Subpart F - MANUAL BRACHYTHERAPY
Section 61-63.IV.F.RHA 4.49 - Safety Instruction

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-63.IV.F.RHA 4.49

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

4.49.1 In addition to the requirements of RHA 6.4 of these regulations, the licensee shall provide radiation safety instruction, initially and at least annually, to personnel caring for patients or human research subjects who are receiving brachytherapy and cannot be released under RHA 4.32. To satisfy this requirement, the instruction must be commensurate with the duties of the personnel and include the--

4.49.1.1 Size and appearance of the brachytherapy sources;

4.49.1.2 Safe handling and shielding instructions;

4.49.1.3 Patient or human research subject control;

4.49.1.4 Visitor control, including both:
4.49.1.4.1 Routine visitation of hospitalized individuals in accordance with RHA 3.13.1.1 of these regulations; and

4.49.1.4.2 Visitation authorized in accordance with RHA 3.13.3 of these regulations; and

4.49.1.5 Notification of the Radiation Safety Officer, or his or her designee, and an authorized user if the patient or the human research subject has a medical emergency or dies.

4.49.2 A licensee shall retain a record of individuals receiving instruction in accordance with RHA 4.102.

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