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24. Radiation Oncology Treatment Services Standards
24.I. If High Dose Rate (HDR) brachytherapy, Low Dose Rate (LDR) brachytherapy, or similar procedures using radioactive seeds or other devices that are implanted or injected are used, steps are taken to ensure that no potentially harmful residual radiation is present on site.
24.I.1. Appropriate storage containers
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24. Radiation Oncology Treatment Services Standards
24.A. The governing body has appointed qualified personnel to direct and oversee radiation oncology services.
24.A.3. Appointed radiation safety officer
24.C. The governing body has adopted written policies addressing the quality of care for radiation oncology.
24.C.3. Staffing requirements during treatment
24.D. Radiation safety processes are followed.
24.D.1. Personnel exposure records
24.D.2. Handling of hazardous materials
24.I. If High Dose Rate (HDR) brachytherapy, Low Dose Rate (LDR) brachytherapy, or similar procedures using radioactive seeds or other devices that are implanted or injected are used, steps are taken to ensure that no potentially harmful residual radiation is present on site.
24.I.1. Appropriate storage containers
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