Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is a written document describing the exact steps, materials, and safety requirements needed to complete a specific task. In disinfection, SOPs cover product selection, dilution, contact time, PPE, and disposal — ensuring every operator produces the same outcome regardless of shift, department, or experience level.

Disinfection outcomes depend on repeatability. SOPs reduce human variability, simplify training, support audits, and make it easier to investigate and correct problems when they occur.

Preparing NaDCC solutions to a specific PPM, cleaning blood spills, terminal cleaning of isolation rooms, and stock rotation of chemical inventory.