216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-20-5.10

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 216-RICR-40-20-5.10 - Quality Assurance for Radiation Therapy Simulation Systems and Imaging Systems Used for Guidance During Therapeutic Radiation

A. Quality assurance for a conventional or virtual simulator and for imaging systems used for guidance during therapeutic radiation must include acceptance testing and periodic verification of system performance; and

B. Be performed in accordance with current published recommendations from a recognized national professional association with expertise in the use of therapeutic radiation technologies. In the absence of a protocol published by a recognized national professional association, the manufacturer's protocol or equivalent quality, safety, and security protocols, must be followed.

C. Imaging systems used exclusively for simulation or guidance of therapeutic radiation must be exempt from the provisions of Part 4 of this Subchapter.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-20-5.10

Adopted effective 1/1/2019
Amended effective 5/25/2022
Amended effective 11/27/2023