1. a) For each patient or human research subject who is receiving brachytherapy and cannot be released under Section 335.2110 of this Part, a licensee shall:

   1. 1) Not quarter the patient or the human research subject in the same room as an individual who is not receiving brachytherapy;
   2. 2) Authorize visits by individuals under age 18 only on a patient-by-patient basis with the approval of the authorized user after consultation with the Radiation Safety Officer;
   3. 3) Conspicuously post the patient's or human research subject's room with a "Caution – Radioactive Materials" sign bearing the radiation symbol;
   4. 4) 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; and

2. 5) Note on the door or in the patient's or human research subject's chart safety instruction noted in Section 335.7020 of this Part.

   1. b) A licensee shall have applicable emergency response equipment available near each treatment room to respond to a source:
   2. 1) Dislodged from the patient; and

   3. 2) Lodged within the patient following removal of the source applicators.

      1. 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.

(Source: Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 9029, effective April 28, 2006)