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.

(Source:  Amended at 30 Ill. Reg. 9029, effective April 28, 2006)