Reviewing and updating the facility procedures manual should occur at least:

• A. Weekly
• B. Monthly
• C. Every six months
• D. Annually

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that the procedures manual should be kept current on a regular cadence, with annual review serving as the minimum baseline. This cadence ensures policies reflect the latest regulations, accreditation standards, and changes in equipment or practice. While you should update promptly whenever a regulatory, safety, or workflow change occurs, an annual review provides a dependable schedule to verify that all sections remain accurate and aligned with current practices. More frequent updates aren’t usually needed for the entire manual, unless a rapid change affects many sections, in which case you would revise and retrain staff as needed.