• Physical layout
location of electrical/telephone/network connections interconnectivity
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with linac interlocks, special gases, closed loop AV system
– consider imaging proximity and position RAU near imaging
(dept CT, US, MRI?) or OR, maybe not in RadOnc center proper
• Regulatory aspects
– vault design (primary/scatter/maze/door) ala NCRP 147/151/155,
acceptable exposure levels, workflow
– enhanced security measures source controls staff bkgnd checks
,
,
– approval for
n
sources and max individual/total Ci (not RAKR)
– broadscope license need not name individuals
• Visit established centers contact colleagues phone a friend
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