Lecture 7 c

Question 1

What are SOP

Answer 1

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

Question 2

When were SOPs introduced

Answer 2

In 2005

Question 3

What is clinical governance

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What are the benefits of of SOPs

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What is a downfall of SOP

Answer 5

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

Question 6

What content is in an SOP

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Who is responsible for upholding SOPs

Answer 7

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