TRAINEE - World Health Organization
TRAINEE - World Health Organization
TRAINEE - World Health Organization
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5. DOCUMENTATION<br />
RAW DATA AND DATA COLLECTION<br />
This section relates to the collection of experimental data.<br />
Carrying out the Procedures and Making the Observations<br />
Before the procedure is conducted, the study director will have ensured that:<br />
– Sufficient numbers of adequately trained and experienced staff are available.<br />
– Staff have read and understood the protocol and a copy is present where the procedure<br />
is to be carried out.<br />
– SOPs are written and are available in the work areas.<br />
If SOPs are not available for any reason (e.g. a non-standard method is to be used)<br />
this should be documented in the protocol or other study records and be available to<br />
staff following it.<br />
– Necessary equipment and supplies are available.<br />
– Data recording forms are in the work area.<br />
Before starting any procedure using equipment of any kind, the operator should<br />
ensure that it is functioning correctly and has undergone the required checks before<br />
use. In the case of a balance, this may involve use of check weights before every<br />
sequence of weighing, but at many laboratories the balance check is done less frequently<br />
unless the machine is moved. The operator should ensure that this has been<br />
done by reference to the appropriate log book or an equipment label.<br />
In summary, the important factors which are involved in making these observations<br />
are:<br />
– Adequate numbers of well-trained staff.<br />
– Appropriate equipment.<br />
– Good preparation with planning records available.<br />
– Complete instructions.<br />
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