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Quality handbook in radiotherapy: personal experience
V Valentini1, A Piermattei, M Marchetti
1Cattedra di Radioterapia, Università Cattolica del S. Cuore, Policlinico A. Gemelli, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168 Roma, Italy. vvalentini@rm.unicatt.it
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|April 3, 2002
Summary
This study details the Radiotherapy Quality Handbook, outlining activities and quality assurance methods aligned with international standards. It analyzes the handbook's structure, quality indicators, and update procedures for consistent radiation therapy quality.
Area of Science:
- Medical Physics
- Radiotherapy Quality Assurance
Background:
- Ensuring quality in Radiotherapy is crucial for patient safety and treatment efficacy.
- Adherence to national and international standards is a requirement for accreditation agencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the Radiotherapy Quality Handbook, detailing its structure and content.
- To analyze the methodology for Quality Assurance (QA) within the handbook.
- To outline procedures for handbook updates and management.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the Radiotherapy Quality Handbook's structure and chapters.
- Identification and description of quality indicators used in inspections.
- Review of procedures for handbook modification and maintenance.
Main Results:
- The Quality Handbook comprehensively documents Radiotherapy activities and QA methodology.
- Key aspects of handbook chapters and selected quality indicators are analyzed.
- Procedures for updating the Quality Handbook are established.
Conclusions:
- The Quality Handbook serves as a vital document for maintaining and improving Radiotherapy quality.
- Its structure and content support adherence to established QA principles.
- Defined update procedures ensure the handbook remains current with evolving standards and practices.