Upstate Medical Physics provides Personnel Dosimetry Analysis and ALARA program support for healthcare facilities, imaging centers, and radioactive material licensees throughout New York and surrounding states. Proper management of personal monitoring systems—such as film badges, TLDs, and OSL badges—is essential for maintaining radiation safety, regulatory compliance, and legal documentation. Our team helps facilities review, interpret, and manage personnel exposure data to ensure adherence to ALARA principles and regulatory requirements.
Personnel Dosimetry Program Support
Effective dosimetry programs are a critical component of radiation safety in clinical and research environments. Upstate Medical Physics assists facilities in managing personnel monitoring systems and ensuring accurate interpretation of exposure data.
We support:
Film badge, TLD, and OSL dosimetry programs
Personnel exposure tracking and review
Regulatory compliance documentation
Radiation safety program oversight
ALARA Program Review & Reporting
Our team provides structured ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) program support, including analysis of occupational dose reports and generation of compliance documentation for regulatory review.
Services include:
Review of dosimetry reports
ALARA Investigational Level I & II reporting
Exposure trend analysis
Identification of dose optimization opportunities
High Dose Investigations & Regulatory Support
When elevated occupational doses are identified, Upstate Medical Physics assists with detailed investigations and provides guidance on appropriate follow-up actions and regulatory reporting requirements when necessary.
We help:
Evaluate high or unexpected dose readings
Determine contributing factors
Provide corrective action recommendations
Support regulatory documentation if required
Determining Monitoring Requirements
We assist facilities in determining which employees require personnel dosimetry based on job roles, exposure potential, and historical data. This ensures monitoring programs remain compliant, efficient, and appropriately applied.
Digital Dosimetry Record Review
Upstate Medical Physics can also review online dosimetry records provided by vendors such as Landauer and Global Dosimetry to ensure accurate tracking, reporting consistency, and ongoing compliance with radiation safety standards.