Key aspects of developing standard operating procedures
- Authors: Markelova Y.V.1, Bogacheva M.V.1, Sokolova E.A.1, Sukhotina N.V.1, Tishina I.A.1
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Affiliations:
- Healthcare Institution City Clinical Hospital No. 52 of the Moscow Department of Health
- Issue: Vol 26, No 3 (2024)
- Pages: 39-42
- Section: Profession: theory and practice
- URL: https://journals.eco-vector.com/0025-8342/article/view/632430
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.29296/25879979-2024-03-07
- ID: 632430
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Abstract
In modern medical practice, standard operating procedures play a crucial role in ensuring quality medical care. The development and implementation of effective SOPs require a systematic approach and active participation of medical personnel. This article discusses the stages of developing standard operating procedures and outlines the fundamental principles of developing SOPs in healthcare institutions. Drawing on the successful experience of a State Budgetary Healthcare Institution «City Clinical Hospital №52 of the Moscow City Health Department», the authors highlight key aspects and provide recommendations based on practical experience for the implementation of standard procedures to enhance the efficiency and safety of medical care. The authors analyze the importance of standardizing processes in healthcare and discuss the key stages of creating and implementing SOPs, including forming professional teams, engaging experts, and justifying the legislative framework. The research findings can be valuable for methodologists, senior nurses, and healthcare institution leaders seeking to improve the quality of medical care through the systematization and standardization of operating procedures.
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Yulia V. Markelova
Healthcare Institution City Clinical Hospital No. 52 of the Moscow Department of Health
Author for correspondence.
Email: markelovayv@zdrav.mos.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0008-7333-7903
Bachelor of Nursing, Master of Psychological and Pedagogical Education, Methodologist
Russian Federation, MoscowMarina V. Bogacheva
Healthcare Institution City Clinical Hospital No. 52 of the Moscow Department of Health
Email: bmv960@bk.ru
Senior Nurse of the Educational and Methodological Office
Russian Federation, MoscowElena A. Sokolova
Healthcare Institution City Clinical Hospital No. 52 of the Moscow Department of Health
Email: elena-sokolova-25@inbox.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0353-4302
Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Nursing Personnel Affairs
Russian Federation, MoscowNatalia V. Sukhotina
Healthcare Institution City Clinical Hospital No. 52 of the Moscow Department of Health
Email: tusot@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4309-8258
Chief Nursing Officer
Russian Federation, MoscowIrina A. Tishina
Healthcare Institution City Clinical Hospital No. 52 of the Moscow Department of Health
Email: buya1974@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0006-0252-3552
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