Secrets to Writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) - Write it Right for an Effective Quality Management System!

         Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are a critical ingredient in an effective and efficient Quality Management System. SOPs are typically one of the first things an investigator asks for in an inspection. Well written SOPs send a message to the FDA and Notified Bodies that your QMS is complete, accurate, and followed. More importantly, well written SOPs ensure that your personnel can consistently and accurately follow your processes resulting in correct outcomes and quality work. This webinar will help you structure your QMS and develop accurate, clear, unambiguous SOPs.

         Almost every paragraph of the Quality System Regulation for medical devices says that manufacturers shall “establish” procedures. This webinar will help you establish procedures by writing complete, clear, unambiguous, and flexible SOPs. You will learn techniques for creating concise and easy to read SOPs that your employees can understand and will follow. Professionally written SOPs result in more consistent process output and quality results.

         “Inadequate SOP” observations still rank among the most frequently cited 483 and Warning Letter observations. SOPs are one of the first things an auditor/ investigator will review during and inspection. Most importantly, poorly written procedures make it difficult for your employees to understand and consistently follow procedures. This can lead to disastrous consequences including quality problems and even recalls. Poorly written SOPs can and do impact your business. This webinar will point out common errors in writing SOPs.

         This SOPs webinar can help companies use develop and implement SOPs that are a competitive strength in creating and maintaining an effective and efficient Quality System.

• • Overview of the Regulations
• • FDA Expectations
• • Lessons Learned and Common Mistakes
• • Best Practices
• • Preparing for an FDA Inspection

• FDA and NB expectations for SOPs
• Lessons Learned from 483s and warning letters
• Common problems with SOPs
• How to structure your QMS and SOPs?
• How to outline and format your SOPs?
• SOP outlines and formats
• Should, Shall, May, Do Not, Guidance
• Tips for complete and concise
• Using process maps to make procedures clear
• Using diagrams and visuals
• Mistake proofing concepts
• Maintaining and controlling SOPs
• Ensuring adequate training to your SOPs
• Best Practices

         This SOPs webcast will be of a valuable assistance to the below audience.

• Quality Systems Specialists
• Document Control Specialists
• Quality and Compliance Specialists
• Internal Auditors and Managers
• Training Specialists
• CAPA Specialists
• Supplier Quality Engineers and Auditors
• Quality/Compliance managers or directors for Medical Device companies
• General Managers wanting to learn how to understand Quality System requirements
• Subject Matter Experts who write procedures