VI. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH POLICY

Recognizing the need for the safety and well-being of the fetus during pregnancy, Federal and North Carolina State regulations and the Duke ALARA policy proscribes that the total dose equivalent to the fetus be limited to less than 500 millirem during the period of gestation. Employees who become pregnant and must work with radioactive material or radiation sources during their pregnancy, should contact Duke Employee Occupational Health and Wellness and complete a confidential Declaration of Pregnancy form. After declaring her pregnancy, the employee will then receive:

1. an evaluation of the radiation hazard from external and internal sources.
2. counseling from the staff of the Radiation Safety Division regarding modifications of technique that will help minimize exposure to the fetus.
3. fetal monitoring badges, if appropriate.

An employee who has declared her pregnancy should inform the Employee Occupational Health and Wellness if her pregnancy is terminated for any reason.

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