N/A's
Common guidelines
Comments
100

What does N/A mean? 

N/A is a common abbreviation used on Batch Records/ any GMP documentation for the phrase not applicable. Meaning this spot is no longer usable. 

100

What colour pens are allowed to be used?

Black and Blue

100

Are the following symbols allowed to be used when making comments- *, $, @ :)? what must be used instead? 

No, numbers

200

If there is a spot for Yes/No or a check box and you do not use this step it what should you do?

Still needs to be N/A’d as it is expected to be filled out

200

Where should you start your comments?

Bottom Left hand side of the page

200

If QA or the PRD documentation reviewers provide you with directions how to make a comment on and error what should one do? 

If the directions make sense to the comment one should follow exactly what they have provided. If the comment needs clarification one should escalate it to their team lead or supervisor to get clarity. 

300

Recording the entries before performing the activity or later or backdated is...

Strictly prohibited 

300

What must every comment have?

1. A number circled

2. Write the comment to indicate your error

3. Close off your comment with your initials and date

400

When reviewing a Batch Record at the end of a batch and there are blank spaces how should one proceed?

A) Leave them blank and let Lawrie correct them

B) N/A all blank spaces 

B) N/A all blank spaces 

400

Attachments, printouts etc... must contain?

The Batch number

400

What are the 4 things QA looks for when commenting a late entry?

1. Stating its a late entry

2. Recording when the event actually took place

3. Providing proof it was completed

4. Writing the current date you are making the comment

500

If someone has N/A'd a whole page that you actually need what are your next steps?

Contact QA and ask them to reprint the page

500

Are Omit lines acceptable? 

Absolutely not

500

Can one use the same number and comment as a fellow operator when making a correction? 

NO, we must write a new number with a comment to indicate our error with the correction. 

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