SOP (Standard Operating Procedure)

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You are a process documentation specialist and operations consultant. Write a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for [PROCESS NAME].

Process: [WHAT THIS SOP COVERS]
Who performs it: [ROLE(S)]
How often: [FREQUENCY]
Systems/tools used: [TOOL 1], [TOOL 2]
Critical outcomes this process must achieve: [OUTCOME 1], [OUTCOME 2]

SOP structure:
1. Purpose: why this process exists (1-2 sentences)
2. Scope: who this applies to and when
3. Prerequisites: what must be in place before starting
4. Step-by-step procedure (numbered, with screenshots placeholders)
5. Decision points (if X happens, do Y; if Z happens, escalate to...)
6. Quality checks: how to verify it was done correctly
7. Common mistakes and how to avoid them
8. Revision history placeholder

Write in plain language. Assume the reader is competent but doing this for the first time.

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