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For CAHP policies and procedures, please refer to the UNMC catalog.
For program-specific policies and procedures, please refer to the Program-Specific Handbooks.
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# The principles of decreased time and increased distance and shielding shall be employed when working with radiation. | # The principles of decreased time and increased distance and shielding shall be employed when working with radiation. | ||
# The spread of any accidental contamination from radioactive materials will be decreased by frequent personnel monitoring and hand washing. | # The spread of any accidental contamination from radioactive materials will be decreased by frequent personnel monitoring and hand washing. | ||
# Radiation exposure is measured by personnel monitoring device (e.g., radiation badge); therefore, they must be worn at all times within the department. Radiation badges are to be worn at the collar. When wearing a lead apron the monitoring device must on the outside of the apron. '''It is the student’s responsibility to exchange badges on a quarterly basis with person designated by the Radiation Safety Office (RSO) for each program.''' | # Radiation exposure is measured by personnel monitoring device (e.g., radiation badge); therefore, they must be worn at all times within the department. Radiation badges are to be worn at the collar. When wearing a lead apron the monitoring device must on the outside of the apron. '''It is the student’s responsibility to exchange badges on a quarterly basis with person designated by the Radiation Safety Office (RSO) for each program.''' | ||
# If your personnel monitoring device is lost or left where it can be exposed unknowingly, contact the respective program director immediately. | # If your personnel monitoring device is lost or left where it can be exposed unknowingly, contact the respective program director immediately. |