GQ4-Governance-and-quality-system-standards

 HTA standard         

 Examples of best practice standards

a)   There are suitable systems for the creation, review, amendment, retention and destruction of records.

• All sample collection documents should be identified with the document title, author, approver, date issued, version number and for paper-based systems, a copy number.

• Superseded versions of documents should be archived, and copies removed from circulation.

• A description of changes made should be included in revisions.

• Regular self-inspections of consent forms, equipment maintenance logs, service records, training records etc.

b)   There are provisions for back-up / recovery in the event of loss of records.

• Documented back up/recovery systems should be in place to cover electronic and paper records.

c)  Systems ensure data protection, confidentiality and public disclosure (whistle-blowing).

• Evidence that staff have attended City St George’s  mandatory Data Protection training course.