RATH 248 - Quality Management and Operational Issues

1 lecture hour, no lab hours, 1 credit hour
Quality management, quality assurance, safety and operations content that describes the development of a culture of safety through quality control and assurance checks. This process includes the clinical aspects of patient care, medical records, treatment delivery, localization equipment, and treatment planning equipment. The role of the various radiation therapy team members in quality management will be discussed as well as the legal and regulatory implications for maintaining optimal patient care. Accreditation agencies and the radiation therapist’s role in the accreditation process will also be covered. Course/Lab Fee $40