10-144-220 Me. Code R. § G-F-415

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 144-220-G-F-415 - Safety precautions

A. For each patient or human research subject who is receiving brachytherapy and cannot be release under G.75, a licensee shall:

(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 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 or human research subject; and

(2) Lodged within the patient or human research subject 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. The licensee shall also notify the Agency in accordance with G.3068 if it is possible that any individual could receive exposures in excess of Part D.301 of this rule as a result from exposure to the deceased body.

10-144 C.M.R. ch. 220, § G-F-415