Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
RADIATION
Chapter 246-240 - Radiation protection Medical use of radioactive material
OTHER MEDICAL USES OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL OR RADIATION FROM RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL RECORDS
Section 246-240-578 - Records of the release of individuals containing unsealed radioactive material or implants containing radioactive material

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-240-578

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

(1) A licensee shall retain a record of the basis for authorizing the release of an individual in accordance with WAC 246-240-122, if the total effective dose equivalent is calculated by:

(a) Using the retained activity rather than the activity administered;

(b) Using an occupancy factor less than 0.25 at one meter;

(c) Using the biological or effective half-life; or

(d) Considering the shielding by tissue.

(2) A licensee shall retain a record that the instructions required by WAC 246-240-122(2) were provided to a breast-feeding female if the radiation dose to the infant or child from continued breastfeeding could result in a total effective dose equivalent exceeding five mSv (0.5 rem).

(3) The records required by subsections (1) and (2) of this section must be retained for three years after the date of release of the individual.

Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.050. 06-05-019, § 246-240-578, filed 2/6/06, effective 3/9/06.

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