Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
RADIATION
Chapter 246-240 - Radiation protection Medical use of radioactive material
MANUAL BRACHYTHERAPY
Section 246-240-266 - Safety precautions
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-240-266
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) For each patient or human research subject who is receiving brachytherapy and cannot be released under WAC 246-240-122, a licensee shall:
(a) Not quarter the patient or the human
research subject in the same room as an individual who is not receiving
brachytherapy;
(b) Visibly post the
patient's or human research subject's room with a "Caution -- Radioactive
Materials" sign; and
(c) 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.
(2) A licensee shall have applicable emergency response equipment available near each treatment room to respond to a source:
(a)
Dislodged from the patient; and
(b)
Lodged within the patient following removal of the source
applicators.
(3) A licensee shall notify the radiation safety officer, or their designee, and an authorized user as soon as possible if the patient or human research subject has a medical emergency or dies.
Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.050. 06-05-019, § 246-240-266, filed 2/6/06, effective 3/9/06.
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