What is an SOP in accreditation?

A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is an internal document that establishes the procedures and requirements for performing specific processes and activities within a medical organization.

SOPs are developed for various areas of healthcare operations, including patient admission, diagnostic and treatment processes, infection control, medication management, emergency response, and internal quality control and auditing.

Within the national accreditation process, the existence and practical implementation of SOPs serve as important indicators that an effective quality management system has been established in a medical organization.

SOPs help standardize the work of healthcare professionals, ensure patient safety, and improve the quality of medical services.