3701-84-73. Medical record - radiation therapy and radiostatic surgery service  


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  • In addition to the requirements of rule 3701-84-11 of the Administrative Code, each radiation therapy service and/or stereotactic radiosurgery service shall maintain documentation of the following in each patient's medical record:

    (A) Confirmation of the presence of malignancy by histopathology, a statement of benign condition, or other alternative evidence for diagnosis of all cases accepted for radiation;

    (B) Documentation of services and radiographic images, including localization films, appropriate to the therapy provided;

    (C) Report of the initial evaluation including a definition of the tumor or target type, location, and the extent of each cancer as a basis for staging;

    (D) The treatment plan including the selection of dose, selection of treatment modality, and selection of treatment technique;

    (E) The dosimetry calculations;

    (F) The patient's progress and tolerance; and

    (G) The completion of treatment with statement of a follow-up plan.


Effective: 8/1/2017
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 02/27/2017 and 03/01/2022
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3702.11, 3702.13
Rule Amplifies: 3702.11, 3702.12, 3702.13 , 3702.14, 3702.141, 3702.15, 3702.16, 3702.18, 3702.19, 3702.20
Prior Effective Dates: 3/1/1997, 3/24/03, 5/15/08,