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Developing Standard Operating Procedures
- 1. Developing Standard Operating Procedures Level 1 Satellite Pharmacy Presentation#2 Presenter: Heni Oala (Pharmacy Intern) Preceptor: Omega Manua
- 2. Outline • Aim & Objective • Importance of SOPs • Purpose of SOP writing • Challenges in SOP • Types of SOP • An example; Hospital Level 1 SOP • Conclusion
- 3. Aim & Objective • Aim: – To Explain the purpose of SOPs in the Hospital setting • Objective: – Define SOP – Highlight importance of SOP – Highlighting some challenges when writing SOPs
- 4. Definition of Procedure • A desired, intentional action to be taken by: specific persons to achieve a certain objective that regularly takes place or is expected to occur (Irving, 2014). – In a particular setting
- 5. Importance of SOPs • Regulatory compliance • Reduce practice variability • Safe, high quality patient care • Promote workplace safety
- 6. Purpose of SOPs • Facilitate adherence of professional practices within context • Promotes compliance, regulations, accreditations • Standardized practice • Reduces reliance memory • Reduce Practise variations
- 7. Challenges in writing SOPs • Lack of Experience • Lack of Training • Time pressure • Deferring to update current SOPs • Evidence of using outdated SOP risk no defense • Specific clinical situations
- 8. Process of SOPs • SOP Preparation – What procedures to be documented based on what is performed – Sufficient detail • SOP review and approval – Draft SOP to be tested • Frequency of Revisions and Reviews – The need for updating SOPs eg.1-2 years
- 9. General format of SOP • Title Page • Table of contents • Text/Procedure: describe purpose of work. Define terms, possible interferences • Reference Sections
- 10. Types of SOPs • Repetitive technical activity followed within and organization – Administrative – Functional activity
- 11. Level 1 SOP: An example • Identified duties carried out in L1 • Defined each daily duty • Outlined procedures carried out • Consulted experienced staff for editing • Checking the Specific language used
- 12. Conclusion 1. Definition of Procedure 2. Importance of SOP 3. Challenges of SOP 4. Application: Level 1 pharmacy
- 13. References • Andresen, E., & Bouldin, E. D. (Eds.). (2010). Public Health Foundations: Concepts and Practices (1st ed.). New Jersey: Jossey- Bass. • Bennet, S., Corluka, A., Doherty, J., & Tangcharoensathien, V. (2012). Approaches to developing the capacity of health policy analysis instiutes: a comparative case. Health Research Policy and Systems, 10(7). Retrieved from http://www.health-policy-systems.com/content/10/1/7 • Irving, A. V. (2014, October 13). Policies and Procedures for Heallthcare Organizations: A Risk Management Perspective [online]. Retrieved August 10, 2017, from https://www.psqh.com/analysis/policies-and- procedures-for-healthcare-organizations-a-risk-management-perspective/ • Ranson, M. K., & Bennet, S. C. (2009). Priority settid health policy and systems research. Health Research Policy and Systems, 7(27). https://doi.org/doi:10.1186/1478-4505-7-27ng • United States Environmental Protection Agency (2007). Guidance for Preparing Standard Operating Procedures
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- Things to consider when writing an SOP
- Consistency is key 100%
- Understanding where the procedure applies to you Who’s who
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