Radiation Safety Reinforcement at UMC Health System

UMC Health System, operating with X-ray and radioactive materials, faced a serious compliance risk after losing its Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). Without qualified oversight, the facility was exposed to potential violations that could disrupt care and endanger staff and patients.

Problem

• No qualified RSO in place
• Untrained assistant RSO
• High risk of regulatory violations from DSHS and US-NRC
• Difficulty maintaining compliance without expert leadership
• Urgent need to ensure patient and staff radiation safety

Solutions

 OriginQS provided immediate, expert-led intervention:

• Deployed a certified RSO, officially accepted by Texas DSHS
• Assessed and streamlined the entire radiation safety program
• Delivered targeted training and mentorship to the assistant RSO
• Provided regulatory preparedness to future-proof compliance
• Supported inspection readiness and integrated best practices

Key Results and Impact

• Regulatory compliance restored and maintained
• Passed all state, NRC, and OSHA inspections
• Assistant RSO fully trained and certified
• Streamlined, efficient safety program now in place
• Enhanced safety culture with strong ALARA compliance

Services Provided

• Interim and ongoing RSO support
• License amendments and dosimetry evaluations
• Site-specific training for all radiation workers
• Radiation protocol development and reviews

Full inspection prep and support across agencies