This technical standard describes the US Department of Energy Laboratory Accreditation Program (DOELAP), organizational responsibilities, and the accreditation process. DOELAP evaluates and accredits personnel dosimetry and radiobioassay programs used ...
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The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Safety has developed and initiated the DOE Laboratory Accreditation Program (DOELAP) for personnel dosimetry systems to assure and improve the quality of personnel dosimetry at DOE and DOE contractor fac...
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This technical standard describes the US Department of Energy Laboratory Accreditation Program (DOELAP) for Radiobioassay, for use by the US Department of Energy (DOE) and DOE Contractor radiobioassay programs. This standard is intended to be used in conjunction with the general administrative technical standard ...
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Pacific Northwest laboratory (PNL) conducted an intercomparison study of the Fission Product phantom and the bottle manikin absorption (BOMAB) phantom for the US Department of Energy (DOE) to determine the consistency of calibration response of the two phantoms and their suitability for certification and use under a planned bioassay laboratory accreditation ...
To ensure that the external personnel dosimetry program conducted by U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) contractors is of the highest quality, the DOE established the Department of Energy Laboratory Accreditation Program or DOELAP. The contractor's dosimetr...
A study was conducted to determine the photon backscatter contribution to the response of thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) that are irradiated on polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) phantoms. Because the dose equivalent for photons is computed from the produ...
The US Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Nuclear Safety has developed and initiated the DOE Laboratory Accreditation Program (DOELAP) for personnel dosimetry systems to assure and improve the quality of personnel dosimetry at DOE and DOE contractor facilities. It consists of a performance evaluation program that ...
The assurance of worker radiation safety is directly related to the performance of personnel dosimetry. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has long recognized this critical relationship and has addressed this issue by instituting the DOE Laboratory Accreditation Program (DOELAP) which strives to improve the quality of personnel ...
The National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) is underway and many processors are becoming accredited. The NVLAP tests are not particularly difficult and there is a low failure rate. It seems relatively certain that NVLAP will continue for legal reasons even if the NRC does not issue rules requiring licensees to ...
The program contained in this Handbook provides a significant advance in the field of radiation protection through a structured means for assuring the quality of personnel dosimetry performance. Since personnel dosimetry performance is directly related to the assurance of worker safety, it has been of key interest to the Department of Energy. Studies conducted over the past ...
The response of a recently acquired Canberra{trademark} Alpha Analyst 'Blue' system (Chamber Number's 173-208) used by the Hazards Control, Radiation Safety Section, WBC/Spectroscopy Team has been studied with respect to an existing Canberra system. The existing Canberra system consists of thirty Alpha Analyst dual chambers Model XXXX comprising a total of sixty ...
The response of a newly acquired Canberra{trademark} Alpha Analyst (Chamber No.'s 137-172) used by the Hazards Control, Radiation Safety Section WBC/Spectroscopy Team has been studied with respect to an existing Canberra system. The existing Canberra system consists of thirty-six Model 7401 alpha spectrometry chambers (Chamber No.'s 1-36) and has previously been ...
The Hanford External Dosimetry Program is operated by Pacific Northwest Laboratory for the US Department of Energy (DOE). The program records official external occupational radiation doses for all Hanford Site employees and visitors in compliance with DOE Order requirements. This report documents the quality control (QC) program for ...
The basis for personal dosimetry performance testing in the United States is ANSI/HPS N13.11 (2001). Now in its third edition, this standard has been in place since 1983. Testing under this standard is administered by the National Voluntary Accreditation Program (NVLAP), and accreditation of dosimetry processors under this ...
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This article summarizes the status of the relevant standards and current regulatory issues for use of physical dosimetry devices for the occupational worker in the United States. Included is a summary of relevant standards from the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the United ...
For radiation protection purposes of k-fluorescence x-rays are useful for determining the energy response of instruments and dosimeters because they are nearly monoenergetic. the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has specified the x-ray energies and radiator and filter materials for the production of such x-rays. There are two techniques useful for producing x-rays at ...
DOE has undertaken a major modification of its system of radiation protection guidance and requirements. The objectives of this modification are to (1) eliminate unnecessary and redundant requirements, (2) clearly delineate requirements from guidance, (3) codify all radiation protection requirements, and (4) move from a compliance based approach towards a performance based approach. To achieve ...
An intercomparison of high-energy neutron personnel dosimeters was performed to evaluate the uniformity of the response characteristics of typical neutron dosimeters presently in use at US Department of Energy (DOE) accelerator facilities. It was necessary to perform an intercomparison because there are no national or international standards for high-energy neutron dosimetry. The testing that is ...
An evaluation of the Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., personnel dosimeter to radiation incident from non-perpendicular angles was carried out to meet the Department of Energy Laboratory Accreditation Program (DOELAP) requirements. Dosimeters were exposed to six different radiation sources. For each source, dosimeters were rotated ...
To advance understanding of public health accreditation, we analyzed data on the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation program. We surveyed accredited health departments on barriers to and supports of accreditation preparation, performance on accreditation ...
The United States Department of Energy (U.S. DOE) has recently implemented a series of strategic initiatives to address long-term radiological surveillance needs at former U.S. nuclear test sites in the Marshall Islands (https://eed.llnl.gov/mi/). Local atoll governments have been actively engaged in developing shared responsibilities for protecting the health and safety of resettled and ...
... CAAHEP is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation ( CHEA ). CAAHEP is a member of the ...
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External dosimetry needs at the four Martin Marietta Energy Systems facilities are served by Energy Systems Centralized External Dosimetry System (CEDS). The CEDS is a four plant program with four dosimeter distribution centers and two dosimeter processing centers. Each plant has its own distribution center, while processing centers are located at ORNL and the Y-12 Plant. The ...
The report lists laboratories accredited under the procedures of the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) as of January 1, 1987. Indexes cross reference the laboratories by name, NVLAP Lab Code Number, test method, accreditation pro...
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This report documents response characteristics and the development of dose algorithms for the Hanford Combination Neutron Dosimeter (HCNO) implemented on January 1, 1995. The HCND was accredited under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Laboratory Accreditation Program (DOELAP) during 1994. The HCND employs two ...
A list of schools in the United States and Canada that offer programs in surveying. U. S. schools that have received accreditation from ABET (Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology) are marked.
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To ensure that the external personnel dosimetry program conducted by U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) contractors is of the highest quality, the DOE established the Department of Energy Laboratory Accreditation Program or DOELAP. The contractor`s dosimetry program is assessed against the ...
The glossary provides definitions of terms commonly used in many laboratory accreditation programs, specifically the Department of Commerce National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP), as well as product certification and standardization p...
2004-2005 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs 1 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs Effective for Evaluations during the 2004-2005 Accreditation Cycle These criteria are intended to assure quality and to foster the systematic pursuit of improvement in the quality of ...
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The document explains the operation and technical requirements of the Laboratory Accreditation Program for Personnel Radiation Dosimetry. All of the steps leading to accreditation are discussed. Technical requirements are explained indicating how the NVLAP criteria are applied. It is intended for use by staff of ...
telephone number (202) 887-6791. The Doctor of Philosophy and the Doctor of Psychology programs in clinical psychology are accredited by the American Psychological...
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NIST Handbook 150-15 presents the technical requirements of the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for Thermal Insulation Materials. It is intended for information and use by staff of accredited laboratories, those laboratories seeking accreditation, other laboratory ...
Accreditation FDA Approves the Accreditation Bodies to Accredit the Siemens Mammomat Inspiration Pure Full-Field Digital Mammography (FFDM) Unit (8/23/11) Digital Accreditation FDA...
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...notification from the institution or program that it is withdrawing voluntarily from accreditation or preaccreditation; or (2) Lets its accreditation or preaccreditation lapse, within 30 days of the date on which accreditation or preaccreditation...
#12;#12;11 NIST Laboratory Programs and the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program Working relationships between the NIST Laboratory Programs and the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) in accrediting public and ...
This article reviews the trends over time in NAEYC accreditation, which is the largest and oldest of the national child care accreditation systems. In this article, the author discusses types of accreditation, such as: (1) National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA); (2) The National ...
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During calendar year (CY) 1999, the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) performed its customary radiological protection support services in support of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Richland Operations Office (RL) and the Hanford contractors. These services included: (1) external dosimetry, (2) internal dosimetry, (3) in vivo measurements, (4) radiological records, (5) instrument ...
The original objectives of the program were: To develop minimum standards for credentialing boards; To develop a program for certifying credentialing boards; and To establish an accrediting board, ultimately independent of the American Academy of Forensic...
The Calibration Laboratories Accreditation Program was developed by the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as a result of interest from private industry and at the reque...
The directory is a guide to laboratory accreditation and similar types of programs conducted by professional and trade organizations. The programs accredit or designate laboratories or other entities to assist private sector professional societies, trade ...
This directory is a guide to laboratory accreditation and similar types of programs conducted by professional and trade organizations. These programs accredit or designate laboratories or other entities to assist private sector professional societies, tra...
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The Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC), founded in 1997, is dedicated to improving academic degree programs for professional educators--those who teach and lead in schools, pre-K through grade 12. TEAC accredits undergraduate and graduate programs, including alternate route ...
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The term "institutional effectiveness" was developed in response to accreditation, and this emphasizes the large extent to which accreditation drives institutional effectiveness efforts on community college campuses. There are two general types of accreditation. "Institutional accreditation" is the process by which ...
The purpose of this handbook is to set out procedures and technical requirements for the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) accreditation of laboratories which perform test methods covered by the Energy Efficient Lighting (EEL) Pr...
NIST Handbook 150-8 presents the technical requirements of the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) for Acoustical Testing Services. It is intended for information and use by staff of accredited laboratories, those laboratories seek...
The laboratory accreditation program for Acoustical Testing Services was established in 1982. NVLAP accreditation is based on the evaluation of a laboratory's technical qualifications and competence for conducting specific standard test methods in acousti...
Suggestions for the Library Education Evaluation, Licensing, and Accreditation Program were adapted from documents prepared by the American Library Association and other accrediting groups as well as from policies and procedures already being used. The Te...
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Accreditation is a system of verified quality control and recognition. When applied to education it becomes the instrument by which the quality of education is measure. For engineering, the recognized accrediting agency is the Accreditation board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The American Nuclear Society (ANS) provides input ...
n the United States, accreditation is a non-governmental, peer-review process that assures the quality of the postsecondary education students receive. Educational institutions or programs volunteer to undergo this review periodically to determine if certain criteria are being met. (NOTE: Outside the United States, accreditation is not ...
The current interest in international accreditation of engineering programs is motivated by a number of factors, not the least of which is the increasing need for mobility of engineers across the globe. Although the accreditation bodies of several countries have made significant progress towards harmonizing their ...
This paper is an update of the accreditation process for nuclear engineering education at the undergraduate and graduate level in U.S. universities and colleges. The Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has made a number of major changes in the process for ...
This report raises the question of whether accreditation may be coming to the geology discipline, and attempts to quantify the positions on accreditation of academic department heads/chairs. The study makes a distinction between institutional and specialized (or disciplinary) accreditation and explores attitudes toward both types. ...
Data gathered from 296 agency accreditation surveys, conducted by the Accreditation Council on Services for People with Developmental Disabilities, were analyzed, focusing on ownership, services provided, size of residential units, critical standards, characteristics of individuals served, and accreditation outcome. Redundancies ...
authorities as to the quality of education or training provided by the institutions of higher education and the higher education programs they accredit. The U.S. Secretary of...
This reference manual is your guide to the NVAP and contains information vital to understanding and performing your responsibilities as an accredited veterinarian, including: Animal identification; Disease prevention, control, and eradication; Regulatory ...
Environmental Laboratory Accreditation (INELA) to the use of their own standards. EPA Drinking Water Laboratory Certification Program: (Chemistry, Microbiology, Radiochemistry) The...
... Testing by accredited laboratories: The FSMA requires certain food testing to be carried out by accredited laboratories and directs FDA to establish a program ...
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The pathways to successfully accrediting programs through a partnership with a local college can be convoluted and offer many dead ends. Those pathways can be made straighter and have fewer false starts by following a plan that has worked. Accreditation o...
The efforts to establish national environmental laboratory accreditation from 1990 through 1994 are summarized. pecific information is provided in response to the most frequently asked questions: hy is a national environmental laboratory accreditation program needed? hat is natio...
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"The Computer Science program at Hampton University is accredited by Computer Science Accreditation Commission (CSAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, INC (ABET). ABET is also a member of the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors and the council of Quality Assurance in ...
...DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ACCREDITATION OF VETERINARIANS AND SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF SUCH...REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR ACCREDITED VETERINARIANS AND SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF SUCH...Administrator may be granted to an accredited veterinarian in Category II upon completion...
...SERVICE (Standards, Inspections, Marketing Practices), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (CONTINUED) ORGANIC FOODS PRODUCTION ACT PROVISIONS NATIONAL ORGANIC PROGRAM Accreditation of Certifying Agents § 205.506 Granting accreditation....
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The use of accreditation has been widespread among medical care providers, but accreditation is relatively new to the drug abuse treatment field. This study presents estimates of the costs of pursuing accreditation for methadone treatment sites. Data are from 102 methadone treatment sites that underwent ...
