NAC459.593. Electronic brachytherapy devices: Requirements for installation, maintenance, adjustment, service or repair.

     1. Only a manufacturer’s representative who is registered as a service provider with the State may install the electronic brachytherapy device if the installation includes work on:      (a) The shielding of the source of radiation;

     (b) The driving unit of the source of radiation; or

     (c) Any other electronic or mechanical component which may expose the source of radiation, reduce the shielding around the source of radiation or compromise the radiation safety of the system or the source of radiation.

     2. Only a manufacturer’s representative who is registered as a service provider with the State or an authorized medical physicist for electronic brachytherapy may adjust, maintain, repair or service an electronic brachytherapy device and must do so in accordance with the guidelines of the manufacturer.

     3. A registrant shall maintain the record of any installation, maintenance, adjustment, service or repair of an electronic brachytherapy device for at least 5 years.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R185-08, eff. 5-7-2010)