Training activity information
Details
Assess the impact of an error in patient treatment delivery, write an incident report and recommend a strategy for correction
Type
Developmental training activity (DTA)
Evidence requirements
Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.
Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.
An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.
Considerations
- Dose delivery or geometric error
- Calculations to establish the magnitude of error relative to local and/or IR(ME)R tolerances
- Communication with the multidisciplinary team
- Error reporting and recording as appropriate
- Root cause analysis
- Legislation and guidance
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 3 |
Outcome
Generate, adapt and evaluate treatment plans using complex techniques. |
| # 7 |
Outcome
Assess the quality of practice and make recommendations for improvements. |
| # 8 |
Outcome
Practice effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, patient centred radiotherapy treatments. |