Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4731, MEDICAL USE OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, pt. 4731.4454 - BRACHYTHERAPY; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A.
For each patient or human research subject who is receiving brachytherapy and
cannot be released under part 4731.4427, a licensee must:
(1) not quarter the patient or human research
subject in the same room as an individual who is not receiving
brachytherapy;
(2) visibly post the
patient's or human research subject's room with a "Radioactive Materials" sign;
and
(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.
B. A licensee must have applicable emergency
response equipment available near each treatment room to respond to a source:
(1) dislodged from the patient; or
(2) lodged within the patient following
removal of the source applicators.
C. A licensee must notify the radiation
safety officer or the officer's designee and an authorized user as soon as
possible if the patient or human research subject has a medical emergency or
dies.
Notes
Statutory Authority: MS s 144.1202; 144.1203
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