FINAL DRAFT 2-29-96
Revised 10/96
Narrative
Functional Considerations
Consolidation of services, which may include
Services
hostelry, counseling, and chemotherapy, in centers
Evaluation services include:
of excellence improves the quality of patient care,
Diagnostic Work-up
particularly when treatment centers may be far
Consultation
from patients, homes.
Referral
Treatment planning services
Medical Records
Diagnostic Imaging / Localization
Diagnostic evaluations generated within the
Simulation
department become part of the veteran's
Dosimetry
Consolidated Health Record with actual films
Coordination of therapies
and/or electronic data stored locally for the duration
Physical Analysis
of intense patient care.
Patient Blocks
Follow-up Evaluation and Verification
Evaluations are also communicated to the ordering
Consultation
physician in either hard copy or electronic form as
Referral
required.
Therapeutic services include:
Image manipulation, interpretation, archiving,
Radiation
retrieval and distribution procedures occur within
Surface Treatment
the Radiation Therapy Facility with intense
Implants
activities in the patient treatment planning facilities
Consultation
which includes computerized treatment and
Other
therapy modeling techniques.
Therapy processes include
Patient Protocol
Referral
Patient Reception
Initial patient appointments are established through
Record Initiation
a referral network.
Consultation
Patient Gowning
Multiple scheduled visits are planned over the
Examination
therapy period.
Simulation / Imaging
Electronic and Film Image Processing
Scheduled visits are included for assessment,
Block Manufacturing
counseling, treatment planning, therapy sessions,
Therapy Planning and Coordination of
examination and follow-up.
Modalities
Repeat Patient Therapy Visits
Special Requirements
Teaching facilities will require more technical
Level of Care
support space including space to accommodate
small groups in control rooms, treatment planning,
The highly specialized space criteria dictated by
consultation areas.
permanently installed equipment, and the
specialized staffing requirements, demand that
Coordination with related departments, facilities
most radiation therapy modalities be centralized at
and program missions is required to verify space
a location most accessible to outpatients with
needs which may include prep, recovery, exam,
inpatient access available.
and stretcher holding spaces
VA DESIGN GUIDE
RADIATION THERAPY SERVICE
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