What steps should a clinic take immediately after a radiographic exposure incident or near-miss?

What steps should a clinic take immediately after a radiographic exposure incident or near-miss?

• A. Stop exposure immediately, assess cause, document details, review QA procedures, inform RSO and regulatory authority as required, and implement corrective actions.
• B. Continue exposure to determine if the incident is isolated and report at year-end.
• C. Only document the incident and adjust equipment settings for the next patient.
• D. Inform the patient but delay reporting to authorities until a formal audit.

Answer: (A)