Lecture 7 c Flashcards

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What are SOP

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standard operating procedures, these are written instructions that detail how a routine task is to be carried out by who, how and when

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When were SOPs introduced

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In 2005

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What is clinical governance

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When organisation are responsible for improving quality of service and maintaining high levels of care to reduce risk and harm to patients

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What are the benefits of of SOPs

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  • standardisation of processes so different people can work together anywhere and all reach the same outcome
  • maintain consistency
  • improves quality assurance and safety
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What is a downfall of SOP

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Removes autonomy to a degree and doesn’t take into account events in which aren’t outlined by the SOP.

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What content is in an SOP

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  • purpose of the SOP
  • the scope, what it covers
  • the responsible person
  • procedure
  • the risk
  • review arrangements
  • acceptance
  • reference guides/ further info
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Who is responsible for upholding SOPs

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The pharmacist however they can delegate and the the SOP states who it can be delageyed to

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