Ill. Admin. Code tit. 32 § 335.7030

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section 335.7030 - Safety Precautions

a) For each patient or human research subject who is receiving brachytherapy and cannot be released under Section 335.2110 of this Part, 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) Authorize visits by individuals under age 18 only on a patient-by-patient basis with the approval of the authorized user after consultation with the Radiation Safety Officer;

3) Conspicuously post the patient's or human research subject's room with a "Caution - Radioactive Materials" sign bearing the radiation symbol;

4) 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; and

5) Note on the door or in the patient's or human research subject's chart safety instruction noted in Section 335.7020 of this Part.

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) 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.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 32, § 335.7030

Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 9029, effective April 28, 2006