ESTRO 36 Programme book and exhibition guide

RTT PRE-MEETING COURSE

Quality and risk management in practice FRIDAY 5 MAY 2017 09:00-17:00 | LEHAR 5 Course directors: M. Coffey (IE) and S. Johansen (NO)

Course aim The course has two main aims: to explore some of the issues surrounding reporting and managing incidents and near incidents in the clinical setting and to consider a practical approach to quality management that enhances safety.

Learning objectives On completion of this course, participants will be able to: • Appreciate the concept of risk management and a safety culture • Evaluate the issues surrounding reporting and how to address them in the clinical setting • Consider how quality indicators, benchmarking, reporting and learning and LEAN management can be introduced into a department to improve overall quality of the service • Participate in a lean exercise and evaluate its applicability in practice.

Who should attend? The course is primarily for radiation therapists (RTTs) but is applicable to all professionals and trainees.

Programme 09:00-09:50

Welcome and overview of risk management and safety culture M. Coffey (IE)

Issues surrounding whistleblowing M. Coffey (IE)

09:50-10:10

Benchmarking in the clinical setting A. Vaandering (BE)

10:10-11:00

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