Radiation Safety Standard Operating Procedures

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Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are developed by the Radiation Safety Staff using MU's NRC Radioactive Materials License and License Commitments, federal and state regulations, guidance documents, and best practices in the field of radiation safety. These SOPs are available for review and are applicable to both the Radiation Safety Staff as well as MU Radiation Workers across campus and the hospital. 

Dosimetry

1. Dosimetry for Personnel Monitoring

Human Medical Use

1. Release of Radioactive Human Patients
   • Appendix A - I-131 Therapy Patient Release Calculator
2. MUHC Disposal of Radioactive Medical Waste (use log below to document Decay In Storage waste)
   • DIS Log
3. Inpatient Preparation and Room Release

Surveys and Instruments

1. Leak Testing of Sealed Sources
2. RAM Lab Close Out
3. Instrument Calibrations
4. Area Surveys
   • Appendix A - Survey Map Template for PIs

Transportation

1. RAM Package Receipt and Distribution
2. Offsite Shipments of RAM
   • Appendix A - Shipment Worksheet
   • Appendix H - Declaration of Dangerous Goods

Veterinary Medicine

1. Release of Radioactive Animal Patients

 

Page last updated on November 2, 2023.