Safety Instruction

In addition to the requirements of 105 CMR 120.753: (A) The licensee shall provide radiation safety instruction, initially and at least annually, to personnel caring for patients or human research subject that are undergoing brachytherapy and cannot be released in accordance with 105 CMR 120 540. Instruction must be commensurate with the duties of the personnel and shall include the following: (1) Size and appearance of the brachytherapy sources; (2) Safe handling and shielding instructions; (3) Patient or human research subject control; (4) Visitor control, including both; (a) Routine visitation of hospitalized individuals in accordance with 105 CMR 120.221(A)(1); (b) Visitation authorized in accordance with 105 CMR 120.221(C); and (5) 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. (6) A licensee shall retain a record of individuals receiving instruction in accordance with 105 CMR 120.590(P).