25-P-0047 - Recommendation 2

Depending on the results of the Recommendation 1 assessment, develop a comprehensive strategy to improve the National Center for Radiation Field Operations' preparedness to ensure that it can effectively fulfill its roles and responsibilities in responding to radiological emergencies. The strategy should include the establishment and implementation of the following: a. A process to ensure that all Radiological Emergency Response Team staff participate in one national-level or Office of Radiation and Indoor Air-wide exercise annually to prepare for a radiological emergency and to confirm that the Radiological Emergency Response Team has plans and procedures that are regularly tested and practiced. A lessons-learned activity should be completed and documented for each exercise to identify areas in which additional training or preparation is required. b. A plan to promote the National Center for Radiation Field Operations' expertise and availability throughout the Agency to ensure that staff routinely participate in radiological site assessments to hone skills and abilities. c. A method to consistently document and track training for all employees and management. d. A succession plan. e. A plan to modernize equipment. f. A method to track all accountable equipment by documenting when equipment is issued, when equipment is returned, when equipment needs to be calibrated, and when equipment was calibrated. g. A review process that includes performance measures to ensure that the center is prepared to respond to a radiological emergency.