A7 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What must we aim to achieve within working in the healthcare sector
Consistency
Predictability
Reproducibility
Reliability
What is a SOP
Standard operating procedure
What is the purpose of a SOP
A set of instructions that are designed to standardise the approach to a process or action so everyone learns to do it in the same way
Why is it important for everyone to follow sops
To ensure processes can be followed consistently, which can be crucial
If you do not follow sops you may be fired or disciplined
What should all sops include
A risk assessment
What should sops ensure
That a process or procedure is always carried out in the same way
How may organisations keel sops and make them available for staff
Organisations may note their sops on online electronic databases or on a hard copy
They can be held centrally or located in the department which they relate to
What are the reasons it is important to use up to date sops
Methods may have changed or roles/responsibilities may have evolved
What is accuracy
Measurements that are close to true value
What does precise mean
Measurements that are close to each other, but they may be inaccurate
What is calibration
The process of comparing measurements, usually against a reference standard
What should you do if your equipment is out of specification/ calibration
Replace it
What should you do with broken/unusable equipment if it is out of use
Label it to let others know
Why should you ensure sufficient supplies of stock are available
To ensure you have everything you need
What is a consumable
Items that are used and then disposed of, mostly single use
What is a material
Items such as ingredients or components used in the manufacture of a product
What may occur by using expired products
Harm may be caused to a patient
What is cross contamination
The spreading of bacteria/pathogens from one item to another e.g. door handles
What is stock rotation
Using the oldest batch first
What bottles are light sensitive products in
Brown bottles
What are the main principles of good practice in scientific and clinical settings
Accessible and clear
Fair, independent, confidential
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