Standard Operating Procedure Template
Standard Operating Procedure Template
[Template]
SOPs are essential for ensuring consistency and quality in operations, as well as
for ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This SOP
template is a pre-designed document that outlines the format and structure for
creating standard operating procedures
[Title of Procedure]
Table of Contents
1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Responsibilities
4. Procedure
5. Supporting Documentation
6. Revision History
7. Approval
1. Purpose
The purpose of this SOP is to describe the procedure for [briefly describe the
purpose of the procedure].
2. Scope
This SOP applies to [identify the areas, processes or departments that the
procedure covers].
3. Responsibilities
Identify the individuals or roles responsible for carrying out each step of the
procedure, if applicable. You can also include the name of the department or
team responsible for overseeing the procedure.
4. Procedure
Use Scribe to provide a detailed step-by-step guide of the procedure. Here's
how:
Depending on the length of each process, you can break your Scribes into sub-
steps if necessary. Be sure to use clear, concise language, and avoid technical
jargon.
4.1. Step 1
Describe the first step in the procedure, including any necessary sub-steps, if
applicable.
4.1.1 Substep 1
Briefly describe the substep, then insert a Scribe in the placeholder below.
4.1.2 Substep 2
Briefly describe the substep, then insert a Scribe in the placeholder below.
4.2. Step 2
Describe the second step in the procedure, including any necessary sub-steps, if
applicable. If the step is not too long, you can just enter one Scribe in the
placeholder below.
4.3. Step 3
Describe the third step in the procedure, including any necessary sub-steps, if
applicable. If the step is not too long, you can just enter one Scribe in the
placeholder below.
Supporting Documentation
Include any supporting documentation, such as forms, checklists or reference
materials, that may be necessary to carry out the procedure. Hyperlink in the
bulleted list below.
Resource #1
Resource #2
Resource #3
Revision History
Link or screenshot a table that lists the revision history of the SOP, including the
date of each revision and a brief description of the changes made. You can also
list it in bullet points below.
Here's an example
Approval
Include a section for approvals, where the procedure is reviewed, signed off, and
dated by the appropriate individuals