nicu-picu/Templates/SOP-Template.md

Standard Operating Procedure: [Title]

Document ID	SOP-XXX
Title	[Title]
Revision	1.0
Effective Date	[DATE]
Author	[AUTHOR]
Approved By	[APPROVER]
Department	[DEPARTMENT]

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1. Purpose

[State the purpose of this procedure]

2. Scope

[Define the scope and applicability - specify NICU, PICU, or both]

3. Responsibilities

3.1 [Role 1]

• [Responsibility]
• [Responsibility]

3.2 [Role 2]

• [Responsibility]
• [Responsibility]

3.3 [Role 3]

• [Responsibility]
• [Responsibility]

4. Definitions

Term	Definition

5. Procedure

5.1 [Section Title]

[Procedure steps]

5.2 [Section Title]

[Procedure steps]

5.3 [Section Title]

[Procedure steps]

6. Safety Considerations

[List any patient safety considerations, high-alert medications, infection control requirements, etc.]

7. Documentation Requirements

[Specify what must be documented and where]

8. Related Documents

• [List related procedures, forms, protocols]

9. References

• [External standards, regulations, clinical guidelines]
• Joint Commission Standards
• AAP Guidelines
• Manufacturer Instructions (if applicable)

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Revision History

Rev	Date	Description	Author
1.0	[DATE]	Initial release	[AUTHOR]