GQ3-Governance and quality system standards

 HTA standard                        

 Examples of best standard practice

 a)   Qualifications of staff and all training are recorded, records showing attendance at training.

•  Staff must know the HTA Codes of Practice and related standards.

• Each person should maintain their own training record with current information, training certificates, CV, and job descriptions if applicable.

• Keep a record of reading and understanding quality documents.

• Staff handling human tissue should attend the annual HTA workshops at SGUL, booked through staff development at staffdev@sgul.ac.uk. All staff working under a HTA licence should complete the HTA e-learning training module available via the Medical Research Council Learning Management System

• Good clinical practice (GCP) training is available through JRES.

• Equipment manuals or Laboratory equipment specific SOPs should be available to all staff and reading of these documented.

 b)  There are documented induction training programmes for new staff.

•  Attendance documented and records available for inspection.

 c)  Training provisions include those for visiting staff.

•  Records should be maintained of training provided to visiting staff.

 d)  Staff have appraisals and personal development plans.

•  Records of staff appraisal or personal development review are available for inspection as part of the internal audit process.