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Perry B Johnson1,2, Bradlee Robbert1, Trevor Fleming1
1University of Florida Health Proton Therapy Institute, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
A proton therapy (PT) system downtime was managed by triaging patients to a single-room system and linear accelerators. This strategy ensured treatment continuity, with most patients receiving adequate radiation therapy fractions despite the disruption.
Area of Science:
- Radiation Oncology
- Medical Physics
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Proton therapy (PT) systems, like the ProteusPLUS (P-PLUS), are critical for advanced cancer treatment.
- System downtime, such as a 5-day ProteusPLUS (P-PLUS) event due to RF coupler failure, poses significant challenges to patient care continuity.
- Managing patient flow and treatment delivery during extended downtime requires robust contingency planning and resource reallocation.
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