{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-481-2017","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-481-2017","heading":"Therapy-related computer systems","body":"Licensees shall perform acceptance testing on the treatment planning system of therapy-related computer systems in accordance with published protocols accepted by nationally recognized bodies. At a minimum, the acceptance testing shall include, as applicable, verification of:\n\n1. The source-specific input parameters required by the dose calculation algorithm;\n\n2. The accuracy of dose, dwell time, and treatment time calculations at representative points;\n\n3. The accuracy of isodose plots and graphic displays; and\n\n4. The accuracy of the software used to determine sealed source positions from radiographic images.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 481. Virginia Radiation Protection Regulations","Part VII. Use of Radionuclides in the Healing Arts","Article 7. Manual Brachytherapy"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter481/section2017/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:29Z","sha256":"1c9602dcb5c16ea998b753fea348210e2c8f51be299faf5b0aa0b35e3a6a9534","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-481-2016","next":"us-va/12vac5-481-2018"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}