QA/QC records: which statements are true about review accessibility?

• A. Only 2
• B. 1 and 2
• C. 2 and 3
• D. 1, 2, and 3

Answer: (D)

Access to QA/QC records for review must be available to the people who are responsible for quality control, such as the QA team and supervisors, and, when appropriate, other clinicians who need to verify performance. The review process relies on having the records readily retrievable, organized, and current so that equipment performance, image quality, and safety data can be assessed without unnecessary delay. Equally important is protecting patient privacy and ensuring accountability, which means access is restricted to authorized individuals and there is an audit trail showing who accessed or changed records. When statements cover being accessible to those who review, accessible in a timely manner for the review cycle, and protected with proper security and traceability measures, they all align with good QA/QC practice. That’s why all three statements are true.