Causal Analysis and Incident Learning in Brachytherapy

What is the primary purpose of Step 4 in the incident learning process?

To develop corrective action and preventative plans

Who is responsible for the purchasing, inventory, and QA of brachytherapy equipment?

Physicists

What is a key aspect of preventative plans in brachytherapy?

Documenting all procedures and roles

What is the purpose of reviewing and signing brachytherapy equipment QA results by a second physicist?

To verify the accuracy of QA results Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended staffing solution to support brachytherapy QA?

Hiring an additional FTE in physics Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended security practice for vendor systems?

Use safe operating systems and upgrade regularly Signup and view all the answers

What should vendor devices prioritize for data encryption?

Industry standards like NIST's FIPS-140-2 Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid hard-coded or default passwords?

To prevent unauthorized access Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using site-to-site VPN for vendor support?

Improved security for remote support Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of ensuring device security?

Meeting account use best practices Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to upgrade third-party/open source applications?

To prevent security vulnerabilities Signup and view all the answers

What should vendors prioritize for data communication between devices?

Industry-recognized encryption standards Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended practice for device security?

Using safe operating systems Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to avoid non-expiring passwords?

To prevent unauthorized access Signup and view all the answers

What should vendors do to ensure secure device communication?

Use industry-recognized encryption standards Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to upgrade operating systems regularly?