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MESSAGES TO RADIATION SAFETY OFFICERS
File Name
Date
Description
CY 2011
2011-01
1 Feb 2011
NRC RIS 2011-01: NRC policy on release of iodine-131 therapy patients under 10 CFR 35.75 to locations other than private residences
2011-02
11 Jul 2011
NRC News No. IV-11-033: NRC issues $3,500 fine and confirmatory order to Bozeman deaconess hospital
CY 2010
2010-01
8 Jun 2010
NRC Newsletter No. III-10-024: NRC proposes $14,000 fine against veterans affairs San Diego healthcare system for misadministration of iodine-131
CY 2009
2009-01
3 Aug 2009
NRC Forms 313A dated 3-2009
CY 2008
2008-01
NRC RIS 2008-11: precautions to protect children who may come in contact with patients released after therapeutic administration of iodine-131 (dtd 12 May 08)
2008-03
16 Sep 2008
NRC Licensing Guidance for the Intraocular Use of NeoVista, Inc.'s Epi-Rad90 TM (Strontium-90) Ophthalmic System
2008-02
NRC Newsletter No. III-08-033: NRC begins special inspection of the department of Veterans Affairs due to multiple medical events
CY 2007
2007-22
4 Sep 2007
NRC - RIS 2007-13: Verification of the Authenticity of Radioactive Materials Possession Licenses
2007-21
30 Aug 2007
NRC Clarification of the Two Part Requirement of Written Directives for Brachytherapy
2007-20
Medical Use of Byproduct Material - Minor Corrections and Clarifications to 10 CFR Part 32 and Part 3
2007-19
07 Aug 2007
Description: NRC - RIS 2006-27, Supp. 1, "Availability of NRC 313A Series of Forms and Guidance for Their Completion"
2007-18
NRC - IN 2007-25, "Suggestions from ACMUI for Consideration to Improve Compliance with I-131 Written Directive (10 CFR 35.40) and Supervision (10 CFR 35.27) Requirements"
2007-17
24 May 2007
New NRC List Server for Notification of Medical-Related Communications
2007-16
23 May 2007
Medical Events Caused by Errors in Radioactivity Units of Measurement
2007-15
NRC Clarification on “Training & Experience” Requirements for Authorized Individuals
2007-14
16 May 2007
Licensing Guidance for using the NRC Form 313A Series of Forms
2007-13
Purchasing Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10 (NRC) and Title 49 (DOT)
2007-12
15 May 2007
NRC - NMSS Quarterly Licensee Newsletter for May 2007 (NUREG/BR-0117)
2007-11
13 Apr 2007
Designating Personnel for Radioactive Material Usage and/or Supervision
2007-10
03 Apr 2007
Revision to OPNAVINST 6470.3A "Naval Radiation Safety Committee"
2007-09
13 Mar 2007
NRC - RIS 2006-26: Training and Experience and Grandfathering Authorized Medical Physicists (AMPs)
2007-08
07 Mar 2007
NRC Information Notice 2007-08: Computer Vulnerability Due to Change in Daylight Savings Time Dates in 2007
2007-07
NRC Information Notice 2007-03: Medical Events Involving I-131 Underdosing
2007-06
22 Feb 2007
Clarification on the Dose Limit for Patients Released Under 10 CFR 35.75
2007-05
16 Feb 2007
NRC - NMSS Quarterly Licensee Newsletters (NUREG/BR-0117)
2007-04
08 Feb 2007
NRC Forms and Medical Use Guidance (New 313A Preceptor Attestation Forms)
2007-03
05 Feb 2007
Shipping Radioactive Materials by Air (New IATA Package Labeling Requirements)
2007-02
9 Jan 2007
RAM Transportation Classes Offered by NAVSEADET RASO
2007-01
17 Jan 2007
NRMP Info Notice 2007-01: Radioactive Material Transportation Requirements for Certification of Packages
CY 2006
2006-01
12 Jan 06
FR Notice on AUs seeking RSO status Correction to 10 CFR 35.50
2006-02
19 Jan 06
Nuclear Medicine Iodine-131 Patients Undergoing Dialysis
2006-03
31 Jan 06
NRC Cites Nuclear Medicine Firm for Violation of Requirements
2006-04
Use of Smears for Assessing Removable Radioactive Material Contamination
2006-05
14 Feb 06
NRC cites NASA for Deliberate Violations of NRC Requirements
2006-06
17 Feb 06
New NRC Form 313a Medical Use Training and Experience and Preceptor Attestation
2006-07
07 Mar 06
Gamma Irradiation of Blood and Blood Components
2006-08
14 Mar 06
NRC Order for Increased Controls for Certain Radioactive Materials Licensees (including Navy NRMP Permittees)
2006-09
24 Mar 06
NRC Information Notice 02-23 Supp. 1 (Unauthorized Admin of Radioactive Materials to Humans)
2006-10
30 Mar 06
Significant Additions to NRMP Webpage on the NEHC Intranet Website
2006-11
06 Apr 06
OPNAV-N455's Order for Increased Controls for Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern
2006-12
12 Apr 06
Guidance for Permittees that Possess Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (Order for Increased Controls)
2006-13
20 Apr 06
Supplemental Guidance for Increased Controls (Order for Increased Controls)
2006-14
08 May 06
Additional Guidance for Permittees that Possess Radioactive Material Quantities of Concern (Order for Increased Controls)
2006-15
06 Jun 06
Rad Decay Spreadsheet for Free-Release or Decommissioning Purposes
2006-16
28 Jun 06
Specialty Board(s) Certification Recognized by NRC Under 10 CFR Part 35 (June 2006 Update)
2006-17
30 Jun 06
NRMP Application Form for Medical Department Activities
2006-18
05 Jul 06
NRC Inspection Value Added Finding: Radiopharmacy Air Sampling and Computer Program Problems
2006-19
06 Jul 06
New Authorized User as RSO on Medical Use Licenses and Recent Revisions and Corrections to 10 CFR 35.50
2006-20
19 Jul 06
NRC Info Notice 2006-12: Exercising Due Diligence when Transferring Radioactive Materials
2006-21
26 Jul 06
Recent Medical Events and Other Adverse Events and Incidents
2006-22
Procedure for Use of Radiation Source Kit for AN/PDQ-1 RADIAC
2006-23
28 Aug 06
SG’s Message: Radiation Health Protection Program – Need for Command Attention
2006-24
03 Oct 06
STP-06-090, Availability of Guidance on Radioactive Seed Localization and Its Associated RIS 2006-19
2006-25
05 Oct 06
Specialty Board(s) Certification Recognized by NRC Under 10 CFR Part 35 (September 2006 Update)
2006-26
Clarification of Work Experience in Medical Use of Byproduct Material
2006-27
Ensuring the Completeness and Accuracy of Attestations for Recognizing Authorized Individuals
2006-28
13 Oct 06
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Significant Enforcement Actions
2006-29
19 Oct 06
NRC Enforcement Guidance for Orders Imposing Increased Controls (ICs) for RAM Quantities of Concern
2006-30
13 Nov 06
NRC Increased Controls (ICs): Escorting Service Providers That Are Not M&D Licensees
2006-31
Failure of a Civilian Hospital to Secure a High Dose Rate (HDR) Radiation Therapy Unit
2006-32
29 Dec 06
NRC: RIS 2006-25 (Tritium EXIT Signs)
CY 2005
2005-01
14 Jan 05
NRMP Rad Safety Reminders - (1) Annual External Audits (2) Annual Management Brief
2005-02
20 Jan 05
Sealed Source Inventory - Forward to NEHC
2005-03
24 Jan 05
Submitting NRMP Applications for Amendments
2005-04
11 Feb 05
New Regulations for the Transportation of Radioactive Materials
2005-05
(Navrho Distribution) - New Regulations for the Transportation of Radioactive Materials
2005-06
14 Mar 05
Newly Revised U.S. NRC Form 3 (FOR POSTING)
2005-07
21 Mar 05
NRC's Medical Uses Licensee Toolkit - Online
2005-08
14 Apr 05
Revision of 10 CFR Part 35: Recognition of Specialty Boards
2005-09
15 Apr 05
Article on Lymphocintigraphy
2005-10
18 Apr 05
New Radioactive Materials Transportation Regulations (49 CFR)
2005-11
22 Apr 05
Lessons Learned from Accidental Exposures from Radiotherapy
2005-12
10 May 05
10 CFR Part 35 Final Rule posted on NRC's Website
2005-13
12 May 05
NRC Regs - Radiation Protection Program Changes
2005-14
Summary of 10 CFR Part 35 Changes as of 30 Mar 2005
2005-15
31 May 05
Comparison of I-125 Prostate Seeds
2005-16
Revision 1 to NUREG-1556 Vol. 9 is now posted on the NRC's Website
2005-17
NRC Advisory and DHS Bulletin Regarding False Hospital Inspections
2005-18
03 Jun 05
Medical RSO and AU Sections of NUREG-1556 Vol. 9 Rev. 1
2005-19
16 Jun 05
Security and Surveillance of Radioactive Materials
2005-20
21 Jun 05
RAM Transportation Examination Requirements
2005-21
07 Jul 05
NRC Info Notice 2005-17 Manual Brachytherapy Source Jamming
2005-22
29 Jul 05
Approval of a Medical RSO, AU, AMP or ANP
2005-23
08 Aug 05
Shifting of Cs-137 Sources in Wang Vaginal Applicators
2005-24
09 Aug 05
Medical Use of Byproduct Material - Summary of Changes to 10 CFR Part 35
2005-25
10 Aug 05
Clarification of 10 CFR 35.3045(a)(3): Wrong Treatment Site - Reportable Medical Event
2005-26
12 Aug 05
Calibration of Dose Calibrators for P-32 and other Beta Emitters or Low-Energy Photon Emitters
2005-27
06 Sep 05
Preventing Patients Containing Radioisotopes from Triggering Homeland Security Detectors
2005-28
07 Sep 05
Listing of Brachytherapy Medical Physicists on Navy Permits
2005-29
09 Sep 05
Proper NEHC Rad Health Team Mailing Address
2005-30
30 Sep 05
NRC Guidance for Establishing and Maintaining a Safety Conscious Work Environment
2005-31
14 Oct 05
Shifting of Cs-137 Sources (NRC Information Notice 2005-27)
2005-32
28 Oct 05
10 CFR Part 35: NRC's Recognition of Specialty Boards
2005-33
Shipment of Source-Bearing RADIAC Equipment
2005-34
02 Nov 05
NRC Cites Pennsylvania Hospital for Violation of Requirements
2005-35
22 Nov 05
Mallinckrodt Issues Voluntary Recall of Technetium Tc-99m Generators
2005-36
02 Dec 05
STP-05-087 NRC Information Notice 2005-27 (LDR Brachytherapy)
2005-37
NRC - RIS 2005-21 (Lost Stolen or Missing Radioactive Material)
2005-38
05 Dec 05
FDA MedWatch: Life-Threatening Events Mallinckrodt and Palatin NeutroSpec Tc-99m fanolesomab
2005-39
Decay-in-Storage of Radioactive Waste
2005-40
09 Dec 05
NRC RIS 2005-24 (Control of Radiation Dose to Visitors of Hospital Patients)
2005-41
14 Dec 05
Specialty Board(s) Certification Recognized by NRC Under 10 CFR Part 35 (as of 13 Dec 2005)
2005-42
23 Dec 05
FDA recalls Tc-99m NeutroSpec and Siemens X-Ray Unit
2005-43
28 Dec 05
Radioactive Materials Transportation Regulations
Clinical guidance, including recognition, management and clinical isolation guidance are generally covered by CDC: CDC Clinical Overview
Clinical management for Fleet medical personnel can be found in the NMCFHPC Fleet Mpox Medical Guidance
Clinical guidance for MTFs can be found in the DHA Mpox Guidance Update_5Sept2024
Currently, neither mpox testing nor treatment are readily available in a forward deployed operational setting. Units should identify suspected cases, isolate them, and move them for care at an MTF when operationally feasible.
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