HERCA 27 Board Meeting – remote
The HERCA Board of Heads (BoH) meeting in June 2021 was organized in virtual mode. It was kindly hosted by […]
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HERCA report on Equipment
The work package (WP) Equipment was initiated to continue the communication links with HERCA’s main CT manufacturers begun through the WP CT Manufacturers Stakeholder Involvement.
Further analysis of the 2018-HERCA questionnaire on HASS/sealed sources
Follow-up of the 2018 questionnaire on High-Activity Sealed Sources
Justification of New Types or Classes of Practices In the Medical Field
The justification of new types of practices is a concept introduced the Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom. In particular in the medical field – probably because of a real difficulty of applying this abstract concept in an operational way – the transposition of the Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom poses some challenges to the Member States. HERCA issued its position paper which includes conceptuel Framework and key-messages.
Justification and Use of Hand-held X-Ray Equipment
Users of Hand-held X-Ray Equipment can received insufficient information about the radiation hazards induced by these devices. HERCA issues this statement for raising awareness about these risks and ensuring an appropriate use of Hand-held X-Ray Equipment.
HERCA website is online!
The HERCA website is online
HERCA Position Paper on Proton Therapy
The “proton therapy” task force of the HERCA WGMA has elaborated a practical document on “Proton therapy licensing and inspection”.
HERCA joints the IAEA position statement on recurrent radiological imaging procedures
HERCA endorses the joint position statement and call for action for strengthening radiation protection of patients undergoing recurrent radiological imaging procedures
HERCA-FEEVA statement regarding the principles of radiation protection during radiographic imaging at equine prepurchase examinations
The Heads of the European Radiological Protection Competent Authorities (HERCA) and the Federation of European Equine Veterinary Associations (FEEVA) endorse a joint statement regarding the principles of radiation protection during radiographic imaging at equine prepurchase examinations.