The development of a format for a policy and procedure manual for allied health administration

The purpose of this study was to develop a format for a policy and procedure manual and a plan for its development, implementation, and maintenance. The study was prompted by the need for a system to catalogue and retrieve the many directives developed since the Hahnemann University School of Allied Health Professions was formed. Relevant literature was reviewed and similar documents collected from other colleges and universities. Documents to be incorporated included school council minutes, the school catalogue, student and faculty handbooks, and the Hahnemann University Corporate Policy and Procedure Manual. An advisory committee was appointed and guided the development of this project. The final product consisted of both abbreviated and detailed tables of contents, an index, instructions for use, and a plan for implementation and maintenance. The process and format are readily adaptable for implementation by any allied health administration.