Nuclear Cardiology Centers
Monmouth Physics Associates are radiation safety specialist. From setting up your Nuclear Medicine lab, writing the license application to performing routine audits we are with you every step of the way. Making sure your facility is compliant with all State and federal requirements is a major objective of MPA. Educating your office staff on radiation and radiation safety will help your lab run smoother without radiation concern issues. MPA is ready and available to answer your questions. We provide Radiation Safety Officer services for those facilities that require coverage. Monmouth Physics Associates can help you insure all radiation issued are handled in your office.
- Perform audit of Nuclear Medicine records.
- Radiation Protection Survey.
- Audit radiation protection procedures for compliance with federal, state, and JCAHO regulations. Includes review of ALARA and Quality Management programs.
- Calibration and quality control of dose calibrators and sealed sources.
- Dose Calibrator Linearity-Quarterly
- Dose Calibrator Evaluation-Quarterly
- Sealed Source Inventory-Quarterly
- Sealed Source Leak Test-Semi-annually
- Dose Calibrator Geometry-Upon installation or repair
- Consult with, evaluate and perform dosimetry for I-131 therapy patients.
- Provide in-service (orientation and continuing) required by NRC, State and JCAHO to nuclear medicine, laboratory staff, nursing, housekeeping and security.
- Provide radiological physics consultation in establishing policies and procedures as required by JCAHO.
- Monitor personnel exposure reports and evaluate overexposures as needed.
- Establish a quality control program for all diagnostic imaging and non-imaging equipment.
- Assist in preparations of a license amendment or renewal.
- Provide consultation in equipment planning.