LAC 33:XV.742. Safety Instructions

A. The licensee shall provide oral and written radiation safety instruction to all personnel caring for a patient or human research subject receiving brachytherapy and cannot be released under LAC 33:XV.725. Refresher training shall be provided at intervals not to exceed one year. B. To satisfy the requirements of Subsection A of this Section, the instruction shall describe: 1. size and appearance of the brachytherapy sources; 2. safe handling and shielding instructions in case of a dislodged source; 3. procedures for patient or human research subject control; 4. procedures for visitor control, including: a. routine visitation of hospitalized individuals in accordance with LAC 33:XV.421.A.1; and b. visitation authorized in accordance with LAC 33:XV.421.F; 5. procedures for notification of the radiation safety officer, or his or her designee, and an authorized user if the patient or human research subject dies or has a medical emergency; and 6. LAC 33:XV.Chapter 10 training requirements. C. A licensee shall maintain a record of individuals receiving instruction required by Subsection A of this Section, a description of the instruction, the date of instruction, and the name of the individual who gave the instruction for three years.