RadPhysics Publications

  • I. Ganguly, G. Buhrman, S. Mun, E. Kline, S. Sengupta, Automated Error Labeling in Radiation Oncology via Statistical Natural Language Processing, accepted for publication at MDPI (peer review journal) on March 15, 2023.
  • E.B. Kline, S. Sengupta, et. al., Artificial Intelligence in Radiation Oncology, Chapter 11 – How AI Can Help Us Understand and Mitigate Error Propagation in Radiation Oncology, World Scientific Publishers, Hackensack, NJ, January 2023.
  • E.B. Kline, et. al., International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Proceedings of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology: 24 October 2020 – 28 October 2020, Results of a Risk Management Program at Multiple Radiation Oncology Centers, Volume 108, Number 3, Supplement S1-S192, November 2020, Abstract 2470, e209-e210.
  • E.B. Kline, Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit – Radiation Oncology Pre-Conference, Radiation Oncology Strategies for an Uncertain Future – Risk Reduction, www.accc-cancer.org/acccbuzz.com, 3/7/20.
  • E.B. Kline, Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) Annual Meeting & Cancer Center Business Summit – Radiation Oncology Pre-Conference, Risk Reduction Strategies for Radiation Oncology Programs, Abstract, Washington, DC, March 4, 2020.
  • E.B. Kline, International Annual Conference – American Academy of Medical Administrators, Risk Management in Radiation Oncology, Abstract, Las Vegas, NV, September 20, 2016.
  • E.B. Kline, Annual Conference – American Academy of Medical Administrators Error Reduction Software Program in Radiation Oncology, Abstract, Clearwater, FL, November 18, 2010.
  • E.B. Kline, J.W. Sweet, International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Proceedings of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 52nd Annual Meeting, Error Reduction Model in Radiation Oncology, Volume 78, Number 3, Supplement, November 2010, Page S574.
  • J.W. Sweet, E.B. Kline, 52nd Annual Meeting – American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Error Reduction Model in Radiation Oncology: Abstract and Poster, San Diego, CA, November 2, 2010.
  • E.B. Kline, 26th Annual Meeting – Society of Radiation Oncology Administrators, Error Reduction Program in Radiation Oncology: Experience with a Software Tool at Multiple Cancer Centers, Abstract and Published Results, San Diego, CA, November 2, 2010.
  • E.B. Kline, P.S. Stafford, International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, Proceedings of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology 50th Annual Meeting, Clinical Results of a Medical Error Reduction/Compliance Software Program in Radiation Oncology, Volume 72, Issue 1, Supplement 1, September 2008, Page S667.
  • E.B. Kline, 50th Annual Meeting – American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology: Clinical Results of a Medical Error Reduction/Compliance Software Program in Radiation Oncology, Abstract and Poster, Boston, MA, September 23, 2008.
  • E.B. Kline, 25th Annual Meeting – Society of Radiation Oncology Administrators, Clinical Results of a Medical Error Reduction/Compliance Software Program in Radiation Oncology, Abstract and Published Results, Cambridge, MA, September 23, 2008.
  • E.B. Kline, 24th Annual Meeting – Society of Radiation Oncology Administrators, Clinical Results of a Medical Error Reduction Software Program in Radiation Oncology, Abstract and Published Results, Philadelphia, PA, November 7, 2006.
  • E.B. Kline, ASRT Scanner, Stereotactic Body Radiosurgery, American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Albuquerque, NM, Volume 38, No. 10, July 2006.
  • E.B. Kline, 23rd Annual Meeting – Society of Radiation Oncology Administrators, Two Models of Medical Error Reduction Programs in Radiation Oncology, Abstract and Published Results, Denver, CO, October 17, 2005.
  • E.B. Kline, American College of Medical Physics Membership Directory & Handbook, Policy Statement – Medical Error Reduction, American College of Medical Physics, Reston, VA, July 2005.
  • E.B. Kline, American College of Medical Physics Newsletter, Government Affairs Committee – Medical Error Reduction, American College of Medical Physics, Reston, VA, February 2005.
  • E.B. Kline, American College of Medical Physics Newsletter, Government Affairs Committee Report, American College of Medical Physics, Reston, VA, September 2004.
  • E.B. Kline, American College of Medical Physics Newsletter, Government Affairs Committee, American College of Medical Physics, Reston, VA, September 2003.
  • E.B. Kline, P.S. Stafford, Advance for Imaging and Oncology Administrators, Built to Last, Merion Publishing Inc: King of Prussia, PA, Vol. 13, No. 7, July 2003.
  • E.B. Kline, American College of Medical Physics Newsletter, Government Affairs Committee, American College of Medical Physics, Reston, VA, January 2003.
  • E.B. Kline, American College of Medical Physics Newsletter, Government Affairs Committee, American College of Medical Physics, Reston, VA, July 2002.
  • E.B. Kline, American College of Medical Physics Newsletter, Regulatory Corner, American College of Medical Physics, Reston, VA, May 2002.
  • E.B. Kline, Churchill Update, ACR Accreditation Process – Part III: ACR Standards for Radiation Oncology, Churchill Consulting, Inc., Killingworth, CT, Vol. # 4, Issue 40, June-July 2002.
  • E.B. Kline, Churchill Update, ACR Accreditation Process – Part II: Eligibility, Churchill Consulting, Inc., Killingworth, CT, Vol. # 3, Issue 39, March-May 2002.
  • E.B. Kline, Churchill Update, ACR Accreditation Process – Part I: Background, Churchill Consulting, Inc., Killingworth, CT, Vol. # 2, Issue 38, February 2002.
  • E.B. Kline, Radiation Therapy Tracking – Error Reduction With a Passion, Highlights Magazine, WellSpan Health, York, PA, 5/28/01.
  • E.B. Kline, Churchill Update, Regulatory Enforcement Process – Part IV: How Do I Perform an Internal Audit (Conti.)-Section III?, Churchill Consulting, Inc., Killingworth, CT, Vol. # 3, Issue March-April 2000.
  • E.B. Kline, Churchill Update, Regulatory Enforcement Process – Part IV: How Do I Perform an Internal Audit (Conti.)-Section II?, Churchill Consulting, Inc., Killingworth, CT, Vol. # 2, Issue February 2000.
  • E.B. Kline, Churchill Update, Regulatory Enforcement Process – Part III: How Do I Perform an Internal Audit-Section I?, Churchill Consulting, Inc., Killingworth, CT, Vol. # 8, Issue November-December 1999.
  • E.B. Kline, Churchill Update, Regulatory Enforcement Process – Part II: What is Escalated Enforcement Action?, Churchill Consulting, Inc., Killingworth, CT, Vol. # 7, Issue October 1999.
  • E.B. Kline, Churchill Update, Regulatory Enforcement Process – Part I: Introduction, Churchill Consulting, Inc., Killingworth, CT, Vol. # 6, Issue August-September 1999.

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COMPARE & VALIDATE EXPECTATIONS

MERP helps facilitate a safety culture where greater attention is directed at confirming that detailed processes are performed correctly by referencing various standards, recommendations, and regulations.

MERP provides a methodology to measure performance against benchmark standards of practice.

DECREASE COSTS & INEFFICIENCIES

Radiation oncology is an exceedingly complicated system where accidents happen. Any single error, combination, and propagation of errors in radiation oncology can negatively impact patient outcomes.  An error reduction program helps institutions minimize risk to patients and health care workers.

MERP is a medical error reduction software program specifically designed to help minimize errors, improve performance, reduce cost, lessen liability, decrease regulatory infractions, and positively contribute to patient outcomes in the radiation oncology treatment delivery process. 

TRANSFORM  YOUR PATIENT SAFETY 

Ineffective error management can lead to reduced quality, increased inefficiency, and increased legal and/or regulatory liabilities.

MERP is a powerful tool for implementing proactive risk reduction through error analysis and action plans. MERP facilitates a comprehensive approach to improving patient safety through the reduction of preventable systems-related errors.