Once a new MDL is printed, what happens with the old one?

Once a new MDL is printed, what happens with the old one?

• A. Archived in the unit files
• B. Discarded
• C. Stored for reference
• D. May be discarded

Answer: (D)

When a new MDL is printed, it supersedes the old edition and the information it contains becomes obsolete for current use. The practical action is to replace the old copy with the new one to prevent confusion and ensure procedures rely on the latest data. Whether the old MDL is kept or discarded depends on local retention policies, but in normal operations the old one is at least eligible to be discarded once the new edition is in place. Some units may archive or store it for reference if required by policy or regulations, but the primary, most flexible stance is that the old MDL may be discarded.

When a new MDL is printed, it supersedes the old edition and the information it contains becomes obsolete for current use. The practical action is to replace the old copy with the new one to prevent confusion and ensure procedures rely on the latest data. Whether the old MDL is kept or discarded depends on local retention policies, but in normal operations the old one is at least eligible to be discarded once the new edition is in place. Some units may archive or store it for reference if required by policy or regulations, but the primary, most flexible stance is that the old MDL may be discarded.