Section 246-240-617. Records of periodic spot-checks for teletherapy units.

(1) A licensee shall retain a record of each periodic spot-check for teletherapy units required by WAC 246-240-378 for three years.

(2) The record must include:

(a) The date of the spot-check;

(b) The manufacturer's name, model number, and serial number of the teletherapy unit, source and instrument used to measure the output of the teletherapy unit;

(c) An assessment of timer linearity and constancy;

(d) The calculated on-off error;

(e) A determination of the coincidence of the radiation field and the field indicated by the light beam localizing device;

(f) The determined accuracy of each distance measuring and localization device;

(g) The difference between the anticipated output and the measured output;

(h) Notations indicating the operability of each entrance door electrical interlock, each electrical or mechanical stop, each source exposure indicator light, and the viewing and intercom system and doors; and

(i) The name of the individual who performed the periodic spot-check and the signature of the authorized medical physicist who reviewed the record of the spot-check.

(3) A licensee shall retain a copy of the procedures required by WAC 246-240-378(2) until the licensee no longer possesses the teletherapy unit.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.98.050. WSR 06-05-019, § 246-240-617, filed 2/6/06, effective 3/9/06.]

RCW 70.98.050. WSR 06-05-019, § 246-240-617, filed 2/6/06, effective 3/9/06.

Rules

246-240-378,246-240-378,