A7 Good scientific and clinical practice

Question 1

How do you ensure SOPs are used correctly for a given task?

Answer 1

.ensuring the SOP is the most up-to-date.
.completing detailed staff induction and on-going training.

Question 2

What are 2 ways to escalate concerns of equipment is not correctly calibrated for intended use?

Answer 2

.taking the equipment out of action.
.labelling the equipment as being out of use.

Question 3

What are 3 reasons why it is important to calibrate and test equipment to ensure it is fit to use?

Answer 3

.ensuring accuracy of measurements.
.prolonging the life of equipment.
.meeting legal requirements.

Question 4

What are the potential impacts of the
inefficient working practices?

Answer 4

leads to increased lists and timescales.

Question 5

What are 2 ways why it is important to follow SOPs?

Answer 5

.maintaining health and safety.
.upholding professional standards.

Question 6

What is SOP?

Answer 6

a set of steps or instructions designed to standardise the approach to a process or action.

Question 7

What are 2 examples of potential consequences of incorrectly storing products, materials and equipment?

Answer 7

.financial loss
.cross-contamination
.products exceeding expiry date.
.stock is difficult to locate.

Question 8

What are 2 examples of good practice in science and clinical settings?

Answer 8

.effectively managing stock
.using standard (SOP) operating procedures

Question 9

Why is it important to order and manage stock?

Answer 9

.improving productivity
.ensuring that materials are used before expiration date.
.ensure safety to stock (bottles aren’t damaged).

Question 10

What are the potential risks to health if not maintaining, cleaning and servicing equipment?

Answer 10

.increased risk of injury
.spread of infection

Question 11

What are the potential impacts of reduced function of equipment?

Answer 11

.decreased function of equipment.
.increased cost and timescales.

Question 12

What are some invalid results of not regularly cleaning work areas?

Answer 12

.contamination
.cross-contamination

Question 13

What are the risks to health and safety if work areas are not regularly cleaned?

Answer 13

.spread of infection
.production of toxic/dangerous by-products.

Question 14

What re the potential impacts of damage to equipment?

Answer 14

leads to increased costs and timescales.