Advised storage facility appears adequate. TRAB noted the importance of Texas opening a radioactive waste site as soon as possible because of widespread storage of wastes throughout Texas. TDH storage facility in use. Provided consultation on medical and health physics aspects of intravascular brachytherapy and high dose rate afterloading for cardiac uses. Advised staff of status of investigational trials, appropriate physician training, and safety concerns.
Staff continues to study new modality and safety issues and develop licensing procedures.
Certification Council of Nuclear Cardiology for certification in nuclear cardiology Advised staff about a newly formed Certification Council of Nuclear Cardiology. Provided information on the certification to document for staff that the certification does not fulfill the licensing requirements for radioactive materials. Certification is not being accepted as documentation for licensure. Clarification about and advice on advancements in medical uses of radiation Highlighted for staff, through consultation and discussion, issues regarding use of radioactive materials on humans. Provided advice to staff regarding practice of medicine, investigation of misadministrations, advancements in teleradiology and service industries, and risks and operations of high dose afterloaders Staff applying information in making licensing decisions.