Radiation Oncology Treatment Verification Checklist
Comprehensive radiation therapy treatment verification including patient identification, treatment plan verification, and safety system checks.
- Industry: Healthcare
- Frequency: Every treatment
- Estimated Time: 10-15 minutes
- Role: Radiation Therapist
- Total Items: 30
- Compliance: NRC Regulations 10 CFR 35, Joint Commission Environment of Care, ACR/ASTRO Guidelines
Patient Verification
Positive patient ID
- Patient identified using two identifiers?
- Patient photo verified?
- Treatment site verified with patient?
Treatment Plan Verification
Verify treatment parameters
- Correct treatment plan selected?
- Prescription dose verified?
- Fraction dose correct?
- Field parameters match plan?
- Correct treatment machine?
Patient Setup
Positioning verification
- Correct immobilization device?
- Setup verified (tattoos, lasers)?
- Daily imaging reviewed (if required)?
- Required shifts applied?
Safety Checks
Equipment safety verification
- Door interlocks functional?
- Audio/visual monitoring functional?
- Emergency stops accessible?
- Collision check performed?
Treatment Delivery
During/after treatment
- Patient monitored throughout?
- Treatment completed as planned?
- Delivered dose documented?
- Patient assessed post-treatment?
Pre-Assessment Information
Initial assessment documentation and patient/facility identification
- Assessor Name / Credentials
- Assessment Date
- Department / Unit
- Assessment Type (Routine/Annual/Complaint)
- Previous assessment findings reviewed?
Infection Prevention & Control
Verify infection control practices per CDC and Joint Commission standards
- Hand hygiene compliance observed?
- Appropriate PPE available and properly used?
- Isolation precautions properly implemented?
- Sharps containers available and not overfilled?
- High-touch surfaces properly disinfected?
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