ALARA and the Administrator
Volume 9
Length 15:00
In this video you will meet Lindsay, a man just hired as an administrator, who must fill the shoes of a local legend; who is now enjoying his retirement party. Lindsay is quite naturally a bit nervous as he meets his new staff, a staff upon which he must rely heavily. As their conversation develops all the pertinent information regarding Lindsay's new responsibilities with respect to ionizing radiation is discussed. This information includes an explanation of the hospital's radioactive materials license, what the administrator must do to maintain that license, the radiation safety committee and who must sit on that committee. Further, the duties of the Radiation Safety Officer are also explored as well as the delegation of authority that must be granted to the Radiation Safety Officer. Finally, Lindsey and his new staff discuss the ALARA program; explaining exactly what this program must entail and how the management must be committed to its implementation. This includes a discussion of the "management's commitment to the ALARA program" and what can happen if that commitment is not fulfilled.
We have also included a variety of written reference sources to aid the administrator in mastering this information, much of which is presented in greater detail than can be done in a video tape. In this book will be found a copy of the relevant regulations concerning the administrator's specific duties as well as the training requirements for the hospital staff. We have enclosed a short compendium of the administrator's duties in the areas of radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, and radiology. Finally, for those who may be new to all this, we have enclosed a glossary of relevant terms used both in radiation physics and in the state and federal regulations of the NRC.
After viewing this video you will have a good idea about the responsibilities the hospital administrator is expected to fulfill with respect to radioactive material. You will understand the working relationship between the administrator, the radiation safety committee and the radiation safety officer. If you have any questions concerning this video please do not hesitate to call us at 1-800-753-4DTC
