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SOP Community Lab

The standard operating procedure outlines protocols for (1) maintaining an inventory of lab items and equipment, including monthly inventories, repair/condemnation records, and calibration/validation of new equipment; and (2) proper lab utilization by students/staff, including maintaining cleanliness, dress code, and safety measures. Equipment use is regulated, with sign-out/return procedures and requirements to report or reimburse for any damage. General safety policies include documentation, training, hazardous materials handling, and periodic safety checks.

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SOP Community Lab

The standard operating procedure outlines protocols for (1) maintaining an inventory of lab items and equipment, including monthly inventories, repair/condemnation records, and calibration/validation of new equipment; and (2) proper lab utilization by students/staff, including maintaining cleanliness, dress code, and safety measures. Equipment use is regulated, with sign-out/return procedures and requirements to report or reimburse for any damage. General safety policies include documentation, training, hazardous materials handling, and periodic safety checks.

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STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING LAB

1. STOCK (INVENTORY, UPDATES REPAIR AND CONDEMNATION)

 Monthly inventory of lab items and equipments


 Maintain lab utility register
 Update your lab (purchase )
 Maintain CSSD register
 Maintain laundry book
 Send for repair if in case of damage
 If not repairable send for condemnation
 All equipment should be in good working condition at all times.
 New equipment should be calibrated and validated before routine use
 Periodic performance check/calibration check for all equipment should be done
using reference standard/reference material.
 The reagents, chemicals and consumables should be stored under appropriate
environmental conditions.

2. LAB UTILIZATION PROTOCOL FOR STUDENTS/STAFFS :

 Maintain the cleanliness


 wear professional casual clothing that allows ease of movement such as required in a clinical
practice environment
 long hair must be tied back
 false finger nails (including acrylic and gel), bracelets, dangling earrings, and rings (except for
simple unadorned bands) are not acceptable in the laboratory setting.
 be considerate: there is often more than one group working within the laboratories and noise
should therefore be kept to a minimum.
 No eating or drinking is permitted in the laboratories, with the exception of drinking from bottles
containing water.
 Replace the articles after the procedure
 Proper disposable of wastes.
 equipment and models must not be removed from the laboratories
 Ensure the electric appliances are switched off and locked
 be responsible for any damage or loss of equipment by having the equipment properly repaired,
replaced, or by fully reimbursing within the week
 Students will use the lab only for its intended purpose. Failure to do so will require the students to
vacate the lab.
 Students may come to the lab for extra practice time of psychomotor skills. Appointments may be
necessary depending on needs
 Follow the pest control measures

General Safety Measures


• Documentation of Laboratory Safety Policies and Procedures.
• All laboratory personnel should be aware about the laboratory safety policies and procedures
and follow these at all times.
 List of hazardous materials used in the laboratory should be prepared. All hazardous
materials should be accounted for on a continuous basis.
• Laboratory personnel should follow safe hygienic practices which include hand washing,
wearing protective clothing, gloves, eye protection etc.
• Biohazard symbol should be used on all container/equipment containing bio-hazardous
material.
• Destruction/disposal of hazardous material should be authorized, supervised and handled
according to standard procedures.
• Periodic checking of all safety equipment and accessories should be ensured.

ISSUING OF ARTICLES/EQUIPMENTS
 Each laboratory should prepare an exhaustive list of equipment and consumables required and
available for general functioning of the laboratory
 Laboratory equipment should be of adequate capacity to meet work load requirement
 Permission should be obtained from lab in-charge and to be signed in issue register with proper
date and name of things issued from lab.
 Return equipment on the established return date in the same condition as received.
 Report any damage to or problems with the equipment upon its return.

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