QA-as-a-Service for University of Missouri Veterinary Clinics

The University of Missouri operates two veterinary radiation clinics 100 miles apart, each equipped with Varian linear accelerators. Precision and safety in treatment delivery required ongoing, expert-level quality assurance (QA) despite staffing and logistical constraints.

Problem

• Difficulty coordinating QA services across two locations
• Shortage of qualified physicists for monthly and annual QA
• Ongoing compliance concerns with national QA standards
• No in-house resources or equipment to manage QA independently

Solutions

 OriginQS provided a flexible QA-as-a-Service (QAaaS) model, including:

• Onsite monthly and annual linac QA by certified physicists
• Annual QA for CT Sim and Treatment Planning System (TPS)
• All QA work scheduled outside clinic hours to avoid disruptions
• Full provision and maintenance of QA equipment (phantoms, water tanks, etc.)

Key Results and Impact

• Full compliance with AAPM and ACR guidelines (TG-142, TG-51, TG-66, TG-53)
• QA performed reliably and on time, across both locations
• Cost savings by avoiding in-house hires and equipment purchases
• Enhanced safety and precision in all treatments
• Clinics maintained operational readiness with zero downtime

Services Provided

• Monthly and annual linac QA
• Annual QA for CT Sim and TPS
• QA reports: pre-program audit, monthly logs, and annual summaries
• AAPM/ACR-compliant protocols and physicist oversight

Equipment setup, use, and maintenance