A step-by-step opening and closing procedure covering security, environment, equipment, cold-chain and emergency-equipment checks, with a daily sign-off log
This standard operating procedure is fully drafted and structured, ready to brand and complete for your service. It covers:
1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Definitions
4. Responsibilities
5. Procedure
6. Records and documentation
7. Related documents
8. Training and competence
9. Monitoring and audit
10. Glossary
11. References
Legislation & standards it maps to
Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014
Care Quality Commission (Registration) Regulations 2009
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018
Who it applies to
All clinical, reception, administrative and housekeeping staff, locums, students, volunteers and contractors who open, operate or close the premises of [Organisation Name]
How it works
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