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. 2021 Oct 29;68(4):407–417. doi: 10.1002/jmrs.557

Table 2.

Questions from survey administered to RT department managers in Canada and Norway.

Question category Questions
Departmental changes
  • Please indicate which measures were implemented for patients on treatment to reduce the risk of the COVID‐19 pandemic.

  • Please indicate which treatment related or departmental policy changes were implemented due to the COVID‐19 pandemic.

Patient volume
  • How did the patient volume in your department change during the first wave (March to May 2020) of the COVID‐19 pandemic?

  • How did the patient volume in your department change during the second wave (since October 2020 to present) of the COVID‐19 pandemic?

Staff shortages and redeployment
  • Were there any staff shortages in your department during the first wave (March‐May 2020) of the COVID‐19 pandemic?

    • If yes, please specify the reasons for the staff shortages.

    • If yes, how has the shortage of staff been addressed? (Please specify)

  • Were there any staff shortages in your department during the second wave (October* 2020) of the COVID‐19 pandemic?

    • If yes, please specify the reasons for the staff shortages.

    • If yes, how has the shortage of staff been addressed? (Please specify)

  • Did you have staff redeployed during the COVID‐19 pandemic?

PPE and infection control measures
  • Has training in the correct use of PPE in relation to COVID‐19 and infection control training been provided to all staff? (PPE = e.g., medical masks, eye protection, disposable gowns, etc.)

  • Are there clear PPE guidelines established in your department?

  • Do you feel that your employees have been affected by the infection control measures that have been implemented in your department due to the COVID‐19 pandemic?