6374663, 64E-5.1601 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 6374663

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

Division of Environmental Health

Chapter:

CONTROL OF RADIATION HAZARDS

Overview

RULE:

64E-5.1601	Definitions
64E-5.1602	Administrative Requirements
64E-5.1603	Training and Education
64E-5.1604	General Technical Requirements for Electronic Brachytherapy Facilities

PURPOSE:

There have been no substantive changes to the rules affecting radiation therapy in at least 13 years. In that time, the use of such machines has changed, and new technologies, such as the miniature x-ray tubes used in electronic brachytherapy, have been created. New rules are proposed for electronic brachytherapy devices, practices, procedures, personnel, facilities, and related equipment, to ensure all are used safely and in compliance with the current radiation requirements of Chapter 404, F.S.

SUMMARY:

A new Part XVI of Chapter 64E-5, F.A.C., is created which establishes rules for: electronic brachytherapy devices and associated equipment; installation, maintenance and repair; treatment planning & simulation; computer systems; general administrative and facility requirements; shielding and safety design; technical requirements; safety procedures; radiation protection devices; personnel licensure, education, training and supervision; quality assurance & management; authorized users, operators, medical physicists & radiation safety officers; radiation protection programs, including authority and responsibilities; surveys and survey instruments; calibration; definitions; forms; fees; registration; records; notifications; reporting; medical & recordable events; signage & posting; written & oral directives; mobile services; and radiation dose & dosimetry.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

404.051(4), 404.22 FS.

LAW:

404.031, 404.051, 404.22, 404.081(1) FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

12/5/2008 Vol. 34/49

COMMENTS:

From 12/5/2008 To 12/26/2008 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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