Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 120.000 - The Control of Radiation
MANUAL BRACHYTHERAPY
Section 120.565 - Therapy-related Computer Systems

Universal Citation: 105 CMR 120.000 MA Code of Regs 120.565

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

The licensee shall perform acceptance testing on the treatment planning system in accordance with published protocols accepted by nationally recognized bodies. At a minimum, the acceptance testing must include, as applicable, verification of:

(A) The source-specific input parameters required by the dose calculation algorithm;

(B) The accuracy of dose, dwell time, and treatment time calculations at representative points. The licensee shall perform regular quality assurance testing on the treatment planning computer. Said testing shall be in accordance with TG40 or current AAPM recommendation.

(C) The accuracy of isodose plots and graphic displays; and

(D) The accuracy of the software used to determine radioactive source positions from radiographic images.

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