Writing Effective Standard Operating Procedures - Webinar CD/Transcript

Writing Effective Standard Operating Procedures: Ensure Quality and Compliance From Step One

Your standard operating procedures are one of the first things FDA investigators will look at during an inspection.  Yet, in 2014, "inadequate SOPs" was once again a Top 5 most-frequently-cited Form 483 observation.

A well-written SOP helps you demonstrate your compliance and say to inspectors: “We know what we are doing -- and why.

But what exactly does an SOP need to contain to be “adequate?” What information, if any, should be omitted? How do you write them so that employees can easily understand and follow them, and when do they need to be changed?

This presentation led by industry expert Andrew Harrison will teach you how to effectively write SOPs that remove ambiguity for employees so that procedures can be followed exactly the same way, every time.

In 90 minutes you’ll learn how to avoid costly errors in your processes that result in liability and FDA scrutiny.  You’ll also learn how to increase your profits by running your operation more efficiently.

Specifically you will learn:

• 7 things to include in SOPs;
• 7 things besides the procedure itself that must be included;
• The balance between streamlined efficiency versus in-depth understanding;
• How good SOPs work together seamlessly;
• Systems for tracking how SOPs evolve over time;
• How to define roles in SOPs for supervisors and operators;
• How to write SOPs for equipment, tools and calibration;
• Understanding documentation output and the importance of evidence;
• Steps for when to involve quality assurance; and
• When to initiate a formal investigation.