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Radiation oncology treatment errors can have serious consequences, and costly ramifications. Our MERP software - the first specifically designed for reducing errors in radiation oncology - will enable you to minimize overall risk and improve patient safety, increase facility credibility and enhance performance improvement. MERP provides a practical solution for managing errors.

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  • Entry of Errors Entry of Errors

    Entry of Errors

    MERP walks you thru entry of errors. The type, category, subcategory, and attribute of each error can be selected from a predefined template or created on the fly. Errors reference standards(ACR & ACRO) for correctness. Overall risk (RPN) is assigned each error. Action plans are based on collective significance.

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  • Dose Wizard Dose Wizard

    Dose Wizard

    In instances where errors result in differences between prescribed vs administered doses, MERP offers a dose analysis wizard. Percent differences in daily, weekly, and total doses are calculated. Trigger levels are preconfigured. Based on outcome, sentinel event (The Joint Commission) and medical event (state) reports may be generated.

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  • RCA/Stats/Rpts RCA/Stats/Rpts

    RCA/Stats/Rpts

    MERP provides a framework for a root cause analysis (RCA) and action plan in response to a sentinel event, “near miss”, or opportunity for improvement. The RCA benchmarks Joint Commission standards. The database can be queried for analysis and report generation. Error rates can be calculated and reports created for various treatment methods.

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  • Chart Analysis Chart Analysis

    Chart Analysis

    Pie and bar charts are generated in MERP. Errors can be sorted based on time interval, treatment status, patients affected, and QA/radiation safety issues. Comparisons can be made between error categories and significance over various periods of time.

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  • Tasks Tasks

    Tasks

    Errors are routed for review and approval by designated staff, management, or physicians. Clicking on errors displays details and action plans. Color coding defines timeliness. Based on disposition, errors are either routed to the next reviewer or sent back for editing and resubmission. A status history follows each routing for approval.

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  • Tutorials/Admin Tutorials/Admin

    Tutorials/Admin

    When errors are identified in MERP, action plans often require new or revised policies and procedures. MERP organizes these documents into a logical library of clinical process. This database serves as a tutorial for refresher or new employee training. Also, lessons learned and safety alerts can be broadcast on user workstations.

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