SURVEYS AFTER SOURCE IMPLANT AND REMOVAL

A. Immediately after implanting sources in a patient or human research subject, a licensee must make a survey to locate and account for all sources that have not been implanted. B. Immediately after removing the last temporary implant source from a patient or human research subject, a licensee must make a survey of the patient or human research subject with a radiation detection survey instrument to confirm that all sources have been removed. C. A licensee must retain a record of the surveys required under this part according to part 4731.4511 .