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One-page SOP template

If the process fits on one page, it can be automated. If it does not, the page tells you why. Write it with the person who does the job.

SOP: ____________________

Version: 1 · Written by: __________ with: __________ · Date: __________ · Owner: __________ · Review on: __________

Purpose (one sentence)

This process exists so that ____________________.

Trigger

It starts when ____________________ (a message arrives · a date · a sale · a request).

Inputs needed before starting

  • ____________________ (where it lives: ______)
  • ____________________ (where it lives: ______)

Steps

#Do thisUsingDone when
1
2
3
4
5

Exceptions

If…Then…Who decides

When things are off

  • Internet is off: ____________________
  • Power is off: ____________________
  • Owner is away: ____________________ can decide instead.

Output and record

The result is ____________________, recorded in ____________________ (sheet / system / label), by ____________________.

The number

We know this works when ____________________ (metric) is ______ or better, counted ______ (daily / weekly) by ______.

Compliance notes

Personal data handled? yes / no · Fiscal record produced? yes / no · Practitioner reviewed? yes / no


Keep it to this page. If it needs a second page, the process is two processes.

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## SOP: ____________________

**Version:** 1 · **Written by:** __________ **with:** __________ · **Date:** __________ · **Owner:** __________ · **Review on:** __________

### Purpose (one sentence)

This process exists so that ____________________.

### Trigger

It starts when ____________________ (a message arrives · a date · a sale · a request).

### Inputs needed before starting

- ____________________ (where it lives: ______)
- ____________________ (where it lives: ______)

### Steps

| # | Do this | Using | Done when |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | | |
| 2 | | | |
| 3 | | | |
| 4 | | | |
| 5 | | | |

### Exceptions

| If… | Then… | Who decides |
|---|---|---|
| | | |
| | | |
| | | |

### When things are off

- **Internet is off:** ____________________
- **Power is off:** ____________________
- **Owner is away:** ____________________ can decide instead.

### Output and record

The result is ____________________, recorded in ____________________ (sheet / system / label), by ____________________.

### The number

We know this works when ____________________ (metric) is ______ or better, counted ______ (daily / weekly) by ______.

### Compliance notes

Personal data handled? yes / no · Fiscal record produced? yes / no · Practitioner reviewed? yes / no

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*Keep it to this page. If it needs a second page, the process is two processes.*

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