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 4.50 - Safety Precautions
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-63.IV.F.RHA 4.50
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
4.50.1 For each patient or human research subject who is receiving brachytherapy and cannot be released under RHA 4.32, a licensee shall--
4.50.1.1 Not
quarter the patient or the human research subject in the same room as an individual
who is not receiving brachytherapy;
4.50.1.2 Visibly post the patient's or human
research subject's room with a "Radioactive Materials" sign; and
4.50.1.3 Note on the door or in the patient's or
human research subject's chart where and how long visitors may stay in the patient's
or human research subject's room.
4.50.2 A licensee shall have applicable emergency response equipment available near each treatment room to respond to a source--
4.50.2.1 Dislodged from the patient; and
4.50.2.2 Lodged within the patient following
removal of the source applicators.
4.50.3 A licensee shall notify the Radiation Safety Officer, or his or her designee, and an authorized user as soon as possible if the patient or human research subject has a medical emergency or dies.
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