OAR 333-116-0430: Safety Instructions

(1) The licensee must provide oral and written radiation safety instruction to all personnel caring for a patient receiving implant therapy. Refresher training must be provided at intervals not to exceed one year. (2) To satisfy section (1) of this rule, the instruction must describe: (a) Size and appearance of the brachytherapy sources; (b) Safe handling and shielding instructions in case of a dislodged source; (c) Procedures for patient control; (d) Procedures for visitor control including both: (A) Routine visitation to hospitalized individuals in accordance with OAR 333-120-0180(1)(a); and (B) Visitation authorized in accordance with OAR 333-120-0180(3); and (e) Procedures for notification of the Radiation Safety Officer or authorized user if the patient dies or has a medical emergency. (3) A licensee must retain a record of individuals receiving instruction required by section (1) of this rule in accordance with OAR 333-100-0057. The record must contain a description of the instruction, the date of instruction and the name of the individual who gave the instruction.