Radiation Safety Standard Operating Procedures

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. 

Administrative

1. RAM Permit Applications

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
4. Written Directives
5. Quality Assurance of Nuclear Medicine Equipment

Emergencies and Safe Handling

1. Safe Use of RAM

Surveys and Instruments

1. Leak Testing of Sealed Sources
2. RAM Lab Close Out
3. Instrument Calibrations
   • Additional Resource: LSC Calibration Template with instructions
   • Working Guide: Calibrating and Operating the Beckman 6500 Liquid Scintillation Counter
4. Area Surveys
   • Appendix A - Survey Map Template for PIs
5. Exempt Quantity Sources

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

Waste

1. Radioactive Waste Management
   • Appendix A - Decay-In-Storage Log

Page last updated on May 16, 2025.