10 CFR 35.415, Safety Precautions
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Safety precautions
a
(a) For each patient or human research subject who is receiving brachytherapy and cannot be released under § 35.75, a licensee shall--
- (1) Not quarter the patient or the human research subject in the same room as an individual who is not receiving brachytherapy;
- (2) Visibly post the patient's or human research subject's room with a "Radioactive Materials" sign; and
- (3) 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.
b
(b) A licensee shall have applicable emergency response equipment available near each treatment room to respond to a source--
- (1) Dislodged from the patient; and
- (2) Lodged within the patient following removal of the source applicators.
c
(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.
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