Question

What might happen if a facility does not comply with quality control standards?
Routine procedures might not be followed.
Patients and workers might be put at risk for major health issues.
Personnel may not always abide by quality control guidelines.
The facility might improve its reputation.

Answer 1

All except the last.

- Routine procedures might not be followed — lack of QC often leads to inconsistent or skipped processes.
- Patients and workers might be put at risk for major health issues — noncompliance can cause contamination, infection, or unsafe conditions.
- Personnel may not always abide by QC guidelines — staff behavior and adherence often decline when the facility doesn’t enforce standards.

A facility failing QC is far more likely to harm its reputation (and face fines, loss of accreditation, or legal action) than to improve it.