Getting Started in Policies and Procedures

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Getting Started in Policies and Procedures: Lessons Learned Policies & Procedures SIG Progression Series, 23 June 2015 Jamye Sagan H-E-B Pharmacy

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Getting Started in Policies and Procedures:

Lessons Learned

Policies & Procedures SIG Progression Series, 23 June 2015

Jamye SaganH-E-B Pharmacy

1. Learn the Lingo 2. Use Document Template 3. Make Friends with SharePoint 4. Spread the Word 5. Review, Review, Review! 6. Learn from Others

Lessons

Policy = what (and why)

Procedure = how (and who, when, and where as well)

Standard definitions:◦ Facilitate authoring &

editing◦ Lend consistency &

authority

1. Learn the Lingo

Helps in locating info more easily

Adds credibility and authority to document

Makes document easier to read

Easier to document such information as:◦ Revision dates◦ Approvals◦ What was changed

2. Use Document Template

Create separate document library

Enable Versioning Use major and minor

(draft) versions Require checkout of

documents before editing Designate

permission levels Set up categories/sub-

categories columns Use version comments to

document what was revised

3. Make Friends with SharePoint

Separate Document Library

Return to #3

Document Library Version Settings (Settings > Document Settings> General Settings > Versioning)

Return to #3

Permissions (Settings > Document Settings> Permissions & Mgmt)

Return to #3

Category (Settings > Document Settings> Columns)

Return to #3

Version Comments (upon checking in or saving doc)

Return to #3

Training and Communication◦ Examples include: Email, memo,

conference call, webinar, job aid, eLearning module, ILT

◦ Use existing channels when possible

Which options are best? Consider:◦ Timeframe◦ Complexity of new process◦ Budget◦ Regulatory issues

4. Spread the Word

Establish regular review sessions with stakeholders and tech comm

Example: Display “date last modified” in SharePoint

5. Review, Review, Review!

Engage with other professionals!◦ P&P SIG◦ LinkedIn groups◦ P&P Peers at work

Stephen Page P&P book series

You are not alone!

6. Learn from Others

Policies & Procedures SIG◦ http://www.stc-pp.org/

Stephen Page P&P series◦ Achieving 100% Compliance of Policies & Procedures

(Process Improvement Publishing), 2000. ◦ Best Practices in Policies and Procedures (Process

Improvement Publishing), 2000. ◦ Establishing a System of Policies and Procedures (Process

Improvement Publishing), 2002.

Resources!!

Email◦ [email protected][email protected]

Twitter: @gimli_the_kitty

Contact Info – Jamye Sagan