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We have the dosimetrists create the document via template in Aria and send to the doc for completion. I've attached it here. It's built as a word doc so the physicians can check the box for any options and there are also text box options after any colon. ... More

I love the idea of a plan change document. Did you encounter any challenges in implementation of that process? Who generally completes the form? Sim therapist, dosi, or either? Thanks! ------------------------------ Steve Harris Radiation ... More

Do eye shields count as a treatment device? If so, what level would it be? Thanks! ------------------------------ Greg Denman Arnot Ogden Medical Center ------------------------------ More

Hi Melissa, Here in Oklahoma we are having issues on all of the issues you noted: Challenges with staffing or recruitment? several open positions, pressure with replacing or not, staff reductions etc. Delays in patient access or treatment? Insurances ... More

It is a real struggle. I think it is dependent on location. West Cost, East Coast and bigger cities seem to do "some better". In Oklahoma we have one RTT school and it has not been difficult until the last year or so. Physicists are extremely hard ... More

Heather, We start our authorization at the CT simulation with the anticipated treatment plan. For us dosimetry owns a change in plan type and notifies the authorization staff. We have a precert task in our care path that any staff member can see. ... More

We have a very similar process to Lindsey and have found Quick code to be a huge help in identifying changes in codes. Thanks ------------------------------ Lisa Keifer MBA, R.T., (T) Senior Director of Operations Geisinger Health ----------- ... More

Hello A few years ago we had difficulty recruiting dosimetrists. So, for some of our more remote sites we have moved to entirely virtual. Our larger sites where we have multiple dosimetrists those have the option to work a day or 2 a week remotely. Our ... More