| A multi-functional electronic program for the management of radioisotopes. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18403960 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Everyone will agree that specialized computer programs have done away with the many tedious tasks associated with manually keeping track of radioisotopes. Enhanced electronic programs have virtually cut the time of managing radioisotopes. Agriculture and Agri-Food, Canada's (AAFC) program for the management of radioisotopes, is somewhat different from most electronic programs. It is divided into three levels of management that are dependent on the roles that a user might have when applying the application. These roles include the Departmental Radiation Safety Officer (DRSO), Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), and authorized user, which meets the requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. The DRSO and authorized AAFC Radiation Safety Committee members have access to the first level of management. This is the highest level of control, and only the DRSO has permission to add a nuclear substance to the system with the approval of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). This level of management is also responsible for adding authorized users, locations, and managing the Internal Use Permits. The second level of management is for site-specific RSOs. They have access to all information regarding their center of activity, but they cannot change Internal Use Permit data. The RSOs can reset passwords, authorize new users, control the maximum activity limit, etc., but are limited to viewing only the information that relates to their internal use permit. However, they retain significant control within the permit. The third and last level of management is for authorized users who can access the radioisotope order-distribution-disposal section, waste or storage containers creation file, and leak/wipe test procedures. As in the case of the DRSO and RSO, they also have access to all reports and inventories for their center of activity but they cannot change Internal Use Permit or inventories data. This program has proven to be a valuable tool for scientific staff in achieving compliance and solving issues of non-compliance in the overall management of radioisotopes. |
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Authors:
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Nathalie Ritchot; William Santary |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Health physics Volume: 94 ISSN: 0017-9078 ISO Abbreviation: Health Phys Publication Date: 2008 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-04-11 Completed Date: 2008-06-26 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985093R Medline TA: Health Phys Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: S72-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Emergency Management & Business Continuity, 2560 Hochelaga Boulevard, Québec, Canada, G1V 2J3. ritchotn@agr.gc.ca |
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Canada Database Management Systems / organization & administration* Electronics Humans Occupational Health* Radiation Protection / methods* Radioisotopes* Safety Management / methods* |
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0/Radioisotopes |
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