Physics Bucharest 2017

Prospective Risk analysis and management

• QM guidelines → monitoring functional performance of RT equipment by measurable parameters (tolerances set at strict but achievable values). Device focused • > complexity of modern RT techniques → dramatic increase in number and sophistication of possible tests and measurements. • Suitable QA approach that balances patient safety and quality versus resources available based on estimates of clinical outcome, risk assessment, and failure modes. Process focused

03/01/13 A method for evaluating quality assurance needs in radiation therapy AAPM TG-100, Huq et al. 2008 IJROBP 71 (1)