Radiation Safety And Communication Presentation
Radiation safety andcommunicationCare has been taken to confirm the accuracy of the information presented to describe generallyaccepted practices; however, the authors and publisher are not responsible for perceived oractual inaccuracies, omissions or interpretation of the contents of this presentation.THE SIM GUIDE
THE SIM GUIDELearning ObjectivesBy the end of thispresentation youwill:be oriented to a radiation environmentbe able to identify: radiation beam on/off sign x-ray radiation areas radiation warning signs sound of radiation being deliveredin a treatment bunker
THE SIM GUIDEBy the end of thispresentation youwill:know when and how to communicate withradiation therapists during delivery of patienttreatmentknow how to maintain safe conduct in a radiationarea and limit exposure to radiationable to identify key personal safety requirementswhen visiting and working in a radiationdepartment
THE SIM GUIDERadiation Therapy students onlyBy the end of thispresentation youwill:be able to identify anxious or aggravated patientsbe able to identify strategies for dealing withthese patients
THE SIM GUIDEOrientationRadiation Therapy department consists of: CT/simulation Planning room Treatment area Treatment console/control roomarea where the treatment machine is operated Treatment room (bunker)room where radiation is administered to patient
THE SIM GUIDERadiation Therapy environmentTreatment consoleLinear accelerator intreatment bunker
THE SIM GUIDESigns & symbolsRadiation beamon/off warningsymbols
THE SIM GUIDERadiation warningsigns and barrierto prevent entrywarning signsbarrier
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THE SIM GUIDE‘Beam on’ soundsSound when treatment machine is turned onSound when treatment machine taking an image
THE SIM GUIDECommunication etiquetteDo not enter the treatment bunker unless invitedannounce your presence before entering and waitfor invitationNever enter treatment room or console areawithout radiation therapist’s or radiographer’spermission
THE SIM GUIDEDo not interrupt treatment staff during a patient’streatment If matter is urgent discuss with non treatingstaff member If staff busy with patient wait to beacknowledgedBe mindful of how your behaviour may impact ona patients treatmente.g. beam interruption, breach of patient privacy
THE SIM GUIDESafe conductEnsure you maintain a professional mannerPartake in appropriate communication withradiation therapy staffBe mindful of your own personal safetyie. minimise potential exposure to radiation
THE SIM GUIDEBe mindful of the impact of disrupting/distractinga radiation workers concentration whenperforming a procedure / treatmentAdhere to ALARA (see explanation on next slide)
THE SIM GUIDELimiting staff exposureALARA is an acronym for:AsLowAsReasonablyAchievableThis is a radiation safety principle for minimizingradiation doses and releases of radioactivematerials by employing all reasonable methods.ALARA is not only a sound safety principle, but isa regulatory requirement for all radiation safetyprograms.
THE SIM GUIDEApplies to staff as much as the patients receivingthe ion/forms/alara.pdfDo not stand unnecessarily near the: CT/simulator door during a CT scanor Treatment room door or entry of the MAZEwhile the radiation beam is switched ON.
THE SIM GUIDESafety messages from ARPANSAARPANSAAustralian Radiation Protection &Nuclear Safety AgencyOutline safe practices for when delivering radiationRadiation Protection Series – see PDFs
THE SIM GUIDEClause 3.3.4e – Stipulates:Observation of radiation protocolsthey are there for YOUR SAFETY
THE SIM GUIDEPersonal safety requirementsThermoluminescent Dosimeters (TLDs)Aware of last person out proceduresImportance of notifying radiation therapystaff when entering/leaving a room so as tonot be left in room during beam on.
THE SIM GUIDEDocuments availableRadiation Protection in Radiotherapy documenthttp://www.arpansa.gov.au/pubs/rps/rps14 3.pdfRadiation Protection in Diagnostic andInterventional Radiologyhttp://www.arpansa.gov.au/pubs/rps/rps14 1.pdfRadiation Protection in Nuclear Medicinehttp://www.arpansa.gov.au/pubs/rps/rps14 2.pdf
THE SIM GUIDERecommendations for Limiting Exposure toIonising Radiation and National Standard forLimiting Occupational Exposure to s/rps1.pdfLocal Health District / Specialty Health NetworkRadiation Safety Guidelines
THE SIM GUIDEReferencesNC State University – Radiation Safety and .pdfAustralian Radiation Protection and Nuclear SafetyAgency – Radiation Protection in RadiotherapyRadiation Protection series No. 14.3http://www.arpansa.gov.au/pubs/rps/rps14 3.pdf
radiation therapists during delivery of patient treatment know how to maintain safe conduct in a radiation area and limit exposure to radiation able to identify key personal safety requirements when visiting and working in a radiation department By the end of this presentation you will: THE SIM GUIDE
Non-Ionizing Radiation Non-ionizing radiation includes both low frequency radiation and moderately high frequency radiation, including radio waves, microwaves and infrared radiation, visible light, and lower frequency ultraviolet radiation. Non-ionizing radiation has enough energy to move around the atoms in a molecule or cause them to vibrate .
Medical X-rays or radiation therapy for cancer. Ultraviolet radiation from the sun. These are just a few examples of radiation, its sources, and uses. Radiation is part of our lives. Natural radiation is all around us and manmade radiation ben-efits our daily lives in many ways. Yet radiation is complex and often not well understood.
The Assistant Radiation Safety Officer (ARSO) assists the RSO in the management of the Radiation Protection Program. Radiation Safety Committee: The Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) is a body consisting of the RSO, ARSO, Executive Manager and persons trained and experienced in the safe use of radioactive materials and radiation producing devices.
Ionizing radiation can be classified into two catego-ries: photons (X-radiation and gamma radiation) and particles (alpha and beta particles and neutrons). Five types or sources of ionizing radiation are listed in the Report on Carcinogens as known to be hu-man carcinogens, in four separate listings: X-radiation and gamma radiation .
Unit I: Fundamentals of radiation physics and radiation chemistry (6 h) a. Electromagnetic radiation and radioactivity b. Radiation sources and radionuclides c. Measurement units of exposed and absorbed radiation d. Interaction of radiation with matter, excitation and ionization e. Radiochemical events relevant to radiation biology f.
Ionizing radiation: Ionizing radiation is the highenergy radiation that - causes most of the concerns about radiation exposure during military service. Ionizing radiation contains enough energy to remove an electron (ionize) from an atom or molecule and to damage DNA in cells.
Examples Four examples of safety data displays (3 radiation-related, the fourth more generic) 1. Communicating to room occupants their possible radiation exposures 2. Communicating to the radiation safety committee and upper management the capacity of our broad scope license 3. Communicating to upper management general radiation
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