[Quality and safety management for radiotherapy]

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Patient Safety
• Radiotherapy Quality Assurance

Background:

• Quality and safety management systems have a long history in healthcare settings, particularly in cancer treatment hospitals and private radiotherapy centers.
• The formalization and structure of these management systems have seen continuous improvement over time.

Framework:

• The study outlines an organizational scheme connecting quality and safety management.
• Key components include a defined quality-safety policy, a robust process approach, effective document management, and systematic quality measurement.

Implementation:

• Dedicated tools are recommended for routine practice to support quality and safety management.
• Examples include experience feedback mechanisms, a priori risk mapping, and the use of to-do lists and check-lists.

Implications:

• Implementing these recommendations can lead to more formalized and effective quality and safety management in healthcare.
• Routine use of suggested tools can enhance patient safety and care quality in specialized medical fields like oncology and radiotherapy.