What should be included when reporting a lab equipment malfunction?

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When equipment in the lab malfunctions, the priority is safety and accurate record-keeping. The proper approach is to document the event with the exact time, details of what occurred, any symptoms observed, and how it affected the procedure, then report it immediately to your supervisor. This creates a clear, traceable record and prompts timely assessment and maintenance, preventing further risk to patients and staff and helping QA programs identify and address recurring issues.

Ignoring it risks patient harm and potential liability. Trying to fix the problem yourself without reporting bypasses proper maintenance channels and can worsen the fault or void warranties. Posting about it on social media is inappropriate and fails to ensure proper corrective action. Even seemingly minor malfunctions deserve prompt reporting to maintain safety and quality in the radiography process.