Inspection, Regulations and Compliance
Students will gain comprehensive knowledge of regulatory requirements, including NFPA 99 and electrical safety testing protocols, essential for maintaining medical linear accelerators in clinical environments. The curriculum emphasizes preparation for inspections by bodies such as The Joint Commission and CMS, focusing on documentation, maintenance records, and proper incident reporting procedures. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and practical application, students will develop the skills to ensure full compliance, identify potential issues, and navigate the complexities of equipment recalls and adverse event reporting, safeguarding both patients and personnel in a healthcare setting.
InstructorJacob CalhounCourse outline
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Syllabus
["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Regulatory Bodies and Compliance Frameworks","Week 2: Lesson 2: NFPA 99: Healthcare Facilities Code - General Requirements","Week 3: Lesson 3: NFPA 99: Electrical Systems and Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) Relevance","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Electrical Safety Testing Protocols and Equipment","Week 5: Lesson 5: Electrical Safety Testing: Earth Leakage, Patient Leakage, and Enclosure Current","Week 6: Lesson 6: Documentation and Record Keeping for Maintenance and Service Activities","Week 7: Lesson 7: Incident Reporting and Medical Device Recalls","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Mock Electrical Safety Inspection & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: The Joint Commission and CMS: Inspection Readiness and Surveys","Week 10: Lesson 10: Quality Assurance (QA) Programs and Regulatory Oversight","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Simulated Joint Commission/CMS Inspection Preparation","Week 12: Lesson 12: Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Regulations Specific to Radiation Oncology","Week 13: Lesson 13: Continuous Improvement and Compliance Best Practices","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Comprehensive Compliance Audit and Remediation Plan"]