NRC inspections: risk-informed and performance-based

MR Beardsley - Journal of nuclear medicine technology, 2008 - Soc Nuclear Med
In 2002, the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) revised its regulations governing
the use of byproduct materials for medical purposes (10 CFR Part 35). These changes were …

The impact of new NRC Part 20 regulations

PJ Early, DW Close - Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 1994 - Soc Nuclear Med
Objective: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has instituted new regulations,
effective January 1, 1994 as an outgrowth of publications 26 (1977) and 30 (1979) of the …

Establishing a radiation safety credential for nuclear medicine technologists

F Fahey, B Sexton-Stallone… - Journal of Nuclear …, 2018 - Soc Nuclear Med
Several nuclear medicine technologists (NMTs) have specific responsibilities and
considerable experience in radiation safety. In many instances, the technologist's level of …

Radiation safety certification: a review

CJ Nielsen - Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology, 2018 - Soc Nuclear Med
It has become common for nuclear medicine technologists to assume the responsibilities, or
even the role, of the radiation safety officer or associate radiation safety officer. Their …

Risk-informed, performance-based inspections at medical facilities

R Michel, N Jacob, K Miller, M Zorn - Health Physics, 2005 - journals.lww.com
During the past couple of years, radiation safety professionals have observed a significant
change with regard to the inspection philosophy of regulators. The NRC and many …

[BOOK][B] Guide for diagnostic nuclear medicine and radiopharmaceutical therapy

JA Siegel - 2004 - books.google.com
In a 1954 staff memorandum submitted to the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), it was
proposed that general radiological health and safety standards be added to the AEC …

Personnel Monitoring and Radiation Protection Survey in Nuclear Medicine

P Tandon, D Prakash, SC Kheruka, NN Bhat - Radiation Safety Guide for …, 2022 - Springer
Radiation sources are potentially hazardous; hence proper precautions need to be taken
while handling. Monitoring personnel and the workplace plays a significant role in radiation …

[BOOK][B] Radiation Safety Guide for Nuclear Medicine Professionals

P Tandon, D Prakash, SC Kheruka, NN Bhat - 2022 - Springer
The book covers all the radiation safety aspects while working with unsealed radionuclides.
Radiation safety plays a significant role in routine nuclear medicine practices and is …

Potential significant changes in Nuclear Regulatory Commission policies regarding training and experience requirements for the use of radiopharmaceuticals

PE Wallner, RP Lieto, GL Dillehay, MV Ghesani… - Journal of the American …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract The Code of Federal Regulations is a single-source repository of all rules and
regulations promulgated by federal departments and agencies. In Title 10, Chapter 1, Part …

Sweating the small stuff: pitfalls in the use of radiation detection instruments

JL Prekeges - Journal of nuclear medicine technology, 2014 - Soc Nuclear Med
Nuclear medicine technologists use nonimaging radiation detection instruments on a daily
basis and routinely assess their performance in several ways. These instruments are simple …