Why implement
The SPS PGD, written instruction and protocol templates have been developed with reference to national expertise and through an established programme. They provide a consistent presentation which has been reviewed by specialists within the given area, and they ensure that the legislative and clinical parameters have been fully considered.
Scope of templates
The SPS PGD, protocol and written instruction templates are written against relevant national guidance to be applicable to a wide range of services and clinical environments. As such organisations may need to locally adapt the content to meet the needs of their local populations/service model and other aspects such as laboratory reporting systems.
Template text
The templates are marked in a standard way throughout to support those implementing them.
Blue text requires local adaptation
The templates may require local adaptation to reflect local policies or commissioning arrangements. Where local adaptation is required, this is highlighted in blue.
Yellow text is advisory
Where advisory text is present, this is highlighted in yellow. Advisory text supports the adoption of the template, but should be removed from final versions used locally.
Signatories
Each organisation using the PGD templates must ensure they are signed by:
- a senior pharmacist
- a senior doctor
- the organisation’s governance lead
- any other professional group representatives involved in their use
Further advice on PGD signatories is available.
Written instructions require signing by the doctor responsible for the OH provision. Further advice on authorising written instructions is available
Local governance
Adopted templates must also be reviewed through the organisation’s governance system prior to obtaining the governance lead’s signature.
Expiry dates
Our commitment
Our templates will be reviewed and re-released prior to reaching their expiry date. If any relevant changes occur to the product SPC or other guidance then an earlier review will also be undertaken.
Local extension
Any decision to locally extend a stated expiry date needs to be locally assessed and agreed as per the organisation’s local policy.
Process guide
A detailed implementation process guide is attached.
Update history
- Scope section added to reflect addition to other related webpages.
- Minor rewording of attachment and webpage to include PGDs, written instruction and protocols
- Updated implementation guide published
- Link to PGD signatories article updated
- Minor update to attachment to amend CCG to ICB and PHE to UKHSA
- Published