Individual dosimetry monitoring in a hospital environment is a key component of the radiation protection system, designed to measure and control the doses of ionizing radiation received by exposed workers. This monitoring is mandatory under current regulations to limit the impact of radiation on staff health while enabling them to carry out diagnostic and treatment procedures such as X-rays and scans
The Sud-Manche Hospital in France, part of the “Groupe Hospitalier du Mont Saint-Michel,” which groups seven establishments, is actively committed to protecting its nursing staff by adopting innovative practices, particularly in the field of radiation protection. A major challenge identified within these centers concerned the use of quarterly passive dosimeters. Data analysis shows that very few classified workers receive significant doses (passive dosimeter detection threshold not reached or very low quarterly dose). However, managing these passive dosimeters requires a considerable investment of time on the part of the radiation protection advisor (RPA), who often performs this function in parallel with his or her initial position (MERM, IBODE…).
In this context, they chose to equip themselves with the RiumBox developed by Bertin Technologies within their infrastructures, enabling more precise management of ambient dosimetry and the downgrading of personnel. As a result, 28 beacons have been installed in various departments (radiology, operating theatres, and scanners rooms), enabling real-time monitoring of ionizing radiation and reinforcing the surveillance of workers exposed to low doses of radiation, using more sensitive tools that are independent of being worn by the personnel.
