1) Yes. No RCA entries when they can't pass exit monitors unless critical skills individual. Then body count in and out, unless they are too "hot" for the body counters. Then no RCA entries. Also, Diablo Canyon is in a fairly small area. I have communicated with the local cardiology centers about the problems associated with Tl-201. I have gotten good cooperation and it has reduced the number of Tl-201 folks we have to deal with.
2) Ask them not to wear it. In some cases, it is collected and processed. 3) Not for Tc-99 or Tl-201 4) N/A for Tc-99 and Tl-201 5) I-123 no problem. I-131 is handled on a case by case basis. We restrict proximity to others, ask them to use special restroom, etc....We haven't had one for 4-5 years. 6) We have very broad statement in procedure. Basically, it says tell RP if you are having nuclear medicine procedure. 7) None. I would like to see what others have to share, as well. Thanks, Linda Linda M. Sewell, CHP Principal Health Physicist Pacific Gas & Electric Company Diablo Canyon Power Plant MS 119/1/117 PO Box 56 Avila Beach, CA 93424 P: 805.545.4315 | F: 805.545.2618| [email protected] From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Seabock, Mike Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 1:49 PM To: '[email protected]' Subject: Powernet: Radionuclide Medical Treatments HNP is performing an informal benchmark on Radiation Protection limitations that are put on individuals that have received radionuclide medical treatments. HNP has in an admin procedure "Notifying Radiation Protection of the following: As soon as practical, but prior to, any medical administration of radiopharmaceuticals or radioactive implants." We also have a procedure for monitoring individuals during Medical Radionuclide Procedures after we know they have received a medical radionuclide. 1. Do you place any restrictions on individuals with radionuclide medical treatments such as Technetium-99 or Thallium-201 from entering Protected Area and/or RCA? 2. Do you remove an individual's TLD? 3. If allowed in Protected Area, do you restrict their work area locations or proximity to other personnel? 4. If allowed in Protected Area, what dose rate is allowed? 5. How do you handle individuals that get radioactive iodine? 6. Are limitations, restrictions etc. written as guidelines, policy or procedure? 7. If you have guidelines, policies or procedures will you share? Michael Seabock Lead Radiation Control Specialist - ALARA Harris Nuclear Plant 919.362.2808 * [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
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