Current through September 30, 2024
Section 35.415 - Safety precautions(a) For each patient or human research subject who is receiving brachytherapy and cannot be released under § 35.75 , a licensee shall- (1) Not quarter the patient or the 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 shall have applicable emergency response equipment available near each treatment room to respond to a source-(1) Dislodged from the patient; and(2) Lodged within the patient following removal of the source applicators.(c) 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.