OAR 333-116-0475: Therapy Related Computer Systems

(1) The licensee shall perform acceptance testing on the treatment planning system of therapy-related computer systems 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; (c) The accuracy of isodose plots and graphic displays; and (d) The accuracy of the software used to determine sealed source positions from radiographic images. (2) Acceptance testing must be performed when new software is installed, for each software revision and when new computer hardware or treatment planning system hardware is installed or repaired. (3) Records of acceptance testing must be retained in accordance with OAR 333-100-0057.