1. (1) The licensee must provide oral and written radiation safety instruction to all personnel caring for a patient receiving implant therapy. Refresher training must be provided at intervals not to exceed one year.

2. (2) To satisfy section (1) of this rule, the instruction must describe:

   1. (a) Size and appearance of the brachytherapy sources;
   2. (b) Safe handling and shielding instructions in case of a dislodged source;
   3. (c) Procedures for patient control;

   4. (d) Procedures for visitor control including both:

      1. (A) Routine visitation to hospitalized individuals in accordance with OAR 333-120-0180(1)(a); and
      2. (B) Visitation authorized in accordance with OAR 333-120-0180(3); and
   5. (e) Procedures for notification of the Radiation Safety Officer or authorized user if the patient dies or has a medical emergency.
3. (3) A licensee must retain a record of individuals receiving instruction required by section (1) of this rule in accordance with OAR 333-100-0057. The record must contain a description of the instruction, the date of instruction and the name of the individual who gave the instruction.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 453.635

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 453.605 - 453.807

History

PH 32-2018, minor correction filed 02/01/2018, effective 02/01/2018
PH 14-2008, f. & cert. ef. 9-15-08
PH 4-2007, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-07
PH 12-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-06
PH 36-2004, f. & cert. ef. 12-1-04
PH 31-2004(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 10-8-04 thru 4-5-05
PH 3-2003, f. & cert. ef. 3-27-03
HD 1-1991, f. & cert. ef. 1-8-91