12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-481-2049

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 6, November 4, 2024

Section 12VAC5-481-2049 - Therapy-related computer systems

Licensees shall perform acceptance testing on the treatment planning system of therapy-related computer systems in accordance with published protocols accepted by nationally recognized bodies. At a minimum, the acceptance testing shall include, as applicable, verification of:

1. The source-specific input parameters required by the dose calculation algorithm;

2. The accuracy of dose, dwell time, and treatment time calculations at representative points;

3. The accuracy of isodose plots and graphic displays;

4. The accuracy of the software used to determine sealed source positions from radiographic images; and

5. The accuracy of electronic transfer of the treatment delivery parameters to the treatment delivery unit from the treatment planning system.

12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-481-2049

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 24, eff. August 25, 2016.

Statutory Authority: § 32.1-229 of the Code of Virginia.