Ive had a nuclear medicine procedure (i.e., been injected with a radiopharmeceutical/radioisotope). Can I still come to work?
Yes, by all means, you are allowed to come to work (unless specifically instructed otherwise by a physician). You are not required to divulge any information of your procedure to anyone at Jefferson Lab. That being said, in order to keep an accurate record of occupational dose for you and your co-workers, the RCD requests that you provide information to the RCG of the radioisotope, quantity, and the day of the injection. This information can be provided by filling out and submitting the Declaration of Radiopharmaceutical Patient Form and returning the form to Becky Mosbrucker (269-7236) This information will remain strictly confidential. Additionally, (if at all possible), you should refrain from performing work in RCAs, and refrain from wearing your TLD until the radioisotope has effectively been cleared from your system. (The Radiation Control Manager can help you determine that assessment.
