SOPs

• what does a sop stand for

  a standard operating procedure
• what is a sop?


  this is a step of instructions in a specific sequence which is made with a risk assessment and is something that has to be followed.
• why do workplaces have sops?

  to ensure:

  • consistency
  • predictability
  • reproductibility
  • reliability
  • for evidence in audits
• what are sops used for?

  they are used for competency assessments
• what happens if a sop is not followed?

  • there could be harm to patients, employees, the general public and the environment.
  • it breaks the law.
  • you can disciplined.
  • you can be fired.
• examples of a sop

  • writing initials on a cleaning chart after completion.
  • storing and issuing controlled drugs in a hospital and in care homes.
  • carrying out clinical trials for new clinical trials or medication.
  • obtaining regulatory of medicines, treatments or machines.
• procedure examples

  • patients visiting outpatient departments.
  • asking a doctor for medical advice.
  • filling consent forms in an operation department.
  • doctor of patients, operating staff must sign the form.
  • undergo a few tests to undergo once forms is submitted.
  • doctor will review test results.
  • if patient is suitable for operation they will receive a schedule for a operation.
• what is included in a sop?

  • templates
  • a review done regularly
  • it gets sponsored and signed off by management
  • written documents
  • archived
  • day to day operation compliance
  • added to document control
  • numbered and titled for proper documentation
• who does the sop regular review?

  by medical directors and other authorised staff
• what are involved in with surgical procedures?


  SOPS
• what surgery occurs in minor rooms?


  small procedures
• what do minor procedures allow?


  no particular date or appointment.
• what surgery occurs in major surgery rooms?


  crucial surgeries
• what is in major surgery rooms?


  life saving treatment

  specialist doctors
• what procedures are needed for surgical procedures?

  • patients needed to visit an outpatient appointment.
  • asking doctor for medical advice.
  • a full consent form completed in the operation department.
  • a doctor of the patient and operation staff must sign the consent form.
  • to undergo a few tests once consent form is completed.
  • doctor will review test results.
  • if adequate for an operation, the patient will receive a schedule for an operation.