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Published on: March 11, 2021
Quality and safety in radiation oncology: Innovation and beyond
Nicolas Pourel1, Laure Parent2, Jean-Chirstophe Faivre3
1Radiotherapy department, Sainte-Catherine institut du cancer Avignon-Provence, 250, chemin de Baigne-Pieds, 84000 Avignon, France.
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Quality and risk management systems of French radiotherapy centres are relentlessly mutating in order to cope with regulatory changes and new challenges. In April 2021, the Autorité de sûreté nucléaire (ASN, the French nuclear safety authority) strengthened quality assurance requirements by developing change management, professional licensing processes and peer audit. The certification system of the Haute Autorité de santé (HAS, the French high authority for health) is likewise undergoing significant evolutions with each iteration. These developments emphasize the importance of robust organizational frameworks that are regularly assessed and optimized to address risks, with a strong focus on digital challenges.
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