Regarding cassettes and intensifying screens, what documentation is required?

• A. No documentation is required
• B. Documentation must be kept for five years
• C. Documentation of inspection and cleaning must be maintained for two years or until the next DHEC inspection
• D. Documentation must be sent to the patient

Answer: (C)

Documentation of inspection and cleaning for cassettes and intensifying screens is required to show that these imaging components are regularly maintained, which helps ensure good image quality and proper infection control. In South Carolina, you must keep these maintenance records for two years or until the next DHEC inspection, whichever comes first. This record-keeping allows regulators to verify that routine maintenance has been performed and is up to date. No documentation is not acceptable because records are part of compliance; retaining for five years goes beyond the requirement; and sending documentation to the patient isn’t a regulatory mandate.