N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43A-30.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 8:43A-30.5 - Radiation oncology patient services

(a) A written plan of care shall be developed by the radiation oncologist upon initiation of treatment for each radiation oncology patient.

(b) Individual patient records of radiation oncology treatment shall be maintained for at least two years after the death of the patient. If no date of death is known, records shall be maintained at least until the patient would have attained the age of 90 years, or for five years, whichever is later. A copy of the record of radiation oncology treatments shall be included in the patient's medical record, if applicable.

(c) Computerized treatment planning for radiation oncology shall be available either on-site or by arrangement with another provider of services.

(d) Each patient's record shall be reviewed at least once each week to assess compliance with the plan developed by a radiation oncologist. The review shall be conducted by a physicist, chief technologist, or dosimetrist. At least one verification image shall be made prior to the initial treatment and then every two weeks thereafter for each site of disease under treatment.

(e) During a course of treatment, there shall be at least a weekly evaluation of the patient by a radiation oncologist.

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