Colorado Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

For how many years should records of controlled substance destruction be retained by the facility?

1. One year

2. Two years

3. Three years

4. Four years

The correct answer is: Two years

Records of controlled substance destruction should be retained for two years by the facility. Option A, one year, is not enough time to keep records as it may be needed for auditing purposes or legal reasons. Option C, three years, is more than what is required and would be a waste of storage space. Option D, four years, is also too long to retain records and increases the risk of misplacing or losing important documentation. Two years is the standard length of time recommended for retaining these records, providing enough time for any potential need without burdening the facility with unnecessary record-keeping.