Publications by authors named "Anne Greener"
Background: While the review of radiotherapy treatment plans and charts by a medical physicist is a key component of safe, high-quality care, very few specific recommendations currently exist for this task.
Aims: The goal of TG-275 is to provide practical, evidence-based recommendations on physics plan and chart review for radiation therapy. While this report is aimed mainly at medical physicists, others may benefit including dosimetrists, radiation therapists, physicians and other professionals interested in quality management.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to report an overview of the patterns of practice for safety-critical processes in radiation oncology clinics in the United States.
Methods And Materials: The Safety Profile Assessment (spa.aapm.
Article Synopsis
- - The Safety Profile Assessment (SPA) tool helps radiation oncology practitioners evaluate and improve safety and quality in their clinics using an interactive question-and-answer format, allowing for peer benchmarking.
- - Developed based on established performance indicators, the SPA tool was launched in July 2013 and includes 92 indicators that clinicians can use to assess their clinic's performance over time.
- - User feedback indicates that the SPA is accessible and effective, with a majority finding it easy to use and expressing willingness to utilize it again for quality improvement efforts.