INNOVATIVE PRACTICE FORM

Name: Sam Augustine

Address: 4502 Leavenworth St.; Omaha, NE 68106

Phone #: (402) 553-3776 

Briefly describe innovation:

Mr. Augustine is a pharmacy consultant for the nuclear medicine industry, nuclear power industry, nuclear pharmacy, and in research projects with the University of Nebraska. He also consults with hospitals, federal agencies, and pharmacists on hazardous material management. He is mainly concerned with the proper use and disposal of chemotherapeutic agents.  

The agencies or businesses are billed directly. The reimbursement rate is $90 per hour.  

Is documentation required?

Yes, Mr. Augustine keeps track of the hours in ten-minute breakdowns. 

Specialized training required?

Yes, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requires 200 hours of didactic training and 500 hours of work experience.  

Software/instrumentation required?

Yes, the following instrumentation is required:

Radioactivity detection equipment

Dose calibrators

Geiger Mueller counter

Interviewed by: Rena Lacheen