Concordia University School of Health
Compliance Documents
PERFORM Centre SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) and PODs (PERFORM Operating Documents) are listed here for your review. Booking & use of PERFORM Centre facilities
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PERFORM Compliance Documents
| Type | Document Code | Title | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| POD |
PC-POD-AT-002
(Rev. 4)
Athletic Therapy Clinic
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Whitehall Thermalator Moist Heat Therapy Unit This POD outlines the use and maintenance schedule of the Whitehall Thermalator Moist Heat Therapy Unit located in storage room # S1.207 within the Athletic Therapy Clinic. |
 Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-AT-003
(Rev. 3)
Athletic Therapy Clinic
|
Omnisound 3000C Pro Series Ultrasound Rich Mar CM4 Ultrasound/Stimulation Combination Unit This POD will outline the use and maintenance schedule of the Omnisound 3000C Pro Series Ultrasound located in the treatment area of the Athletic Therapy Clinic and the Rich Mar Winner CM 4 Series 1030 Multi-therapy combination (ultrasound/stimulation) unit. The operating guidelines for the ultrasound portion are contained in this POD. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-AT-004
(Rev. 4)
Athletic Therapy Clinic
|
Stims Equipment This POD will outline the use and maintenance schedule of the Stims units within the treatment area of the Athletic Therapy Clinic. These units include: Rich Mar CM4 Ultrasound/Stimulation Combination Unit, Omnistim 500 Pro, two Empi Portable Elec Stims Respond 300, HPVC Portable Intelect D, Myotrac Infiniti, QuadStar Elite and JACE Tri-stim. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-AT-005
(Rev. 4)
Athletic Therapy Clinic
|
Game Ready Compression Unit This POD will outline the use and maintenance schedule of the Game Ready Compression Control Unit Model Number 550550 located in the treatment area of the Athletic Therapy Clinic. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-AT-006
(Rev. 5)
|
Swim-Ex Resistance Pool This POD will outline the use and maintenance schedule as well as the safety aspects of the Swim-Ex Resistance Pool located in room S1.213 within the Athletic Therapy Clinic. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-AT-007
(Rev. 3)
Athletic Therapy Clinic
|
Whitehall Portable Whirlpool This POD will outline the use and maintenance schedule as well as the safety aspects of the Whitehall Portable Whirlpool located within the Athletic Therapy Clinic S1.211. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-AT-008
(Rev. 5)
Athletic Therapy Clinic
|
Chattanooga Wireless Professional This POD will outline the use and maintenance schedule of the Chattanooga Wireless Professional modality located within the Athletic Therapy Clinic. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-CA-001
(Rev. 3)
|
Use and Maintenance of QQQ LC/MS The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of the QQQ LC/MS. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-CA-002
(Rev. 5)
Clinical Analysis Suite
|
Use and maintenance of pH meter The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of the pH meter. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-CA-003
(Rev. 2)
|
Use and Maintenance of WATERS Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) System The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of the Waters UPLC. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-CA-004
(Rev. 2)
|
Use and Maintenance of Hybrid Multi-Mode Microplate Plate Reader and Washer The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of the ELISA Plate Reader and Washer. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-CA-005
(Rev. 3)
|
Use and Maintenance of Chemistry Analyzer Piccolo Xpress The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of the Chemistry Analyzer Piccolo Xpress. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-CA-006
(Rev. 3)
Clinical Analysis Suite
|
Use and Maintenance of Tuttnauer Table-Top Autoclave The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of the autoclave. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-CA-007
(Rev. 3)
Clinical Analysis Suite
|
Use and Maintenance of CO2 Incubator The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of the CO2 incubator. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-CF-001
(Rev. 1)
Conditioning Floor
|
Clearance for Physical Activity at PERFORM The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for: screening and clearing individuals before they partake in physical activity, exercise testing or exercise training at the PERFORM Centre. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-CP-002
(Rev. 2)
Cardio-Pulmonary Suite
|
Use and Cleaning Procedures for Manual and Automatic Aneroid Sphygmomanometers Manual and automatic aneroid sphygmomanom eters are systems used to accurately measure arterial blood pressure at rest and during exercise. The content of the current POD provides guidelines on how to use and clean manual and automatic aneroid sphygmomanometer systems at the PE RFORM Centre, Concordia University. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-CP-004
(Rev. 1)
Cardio-Pulmonary Suite
|
Use and Cleaning of Ultima CardiO2 Metabolic Systems The content of this POD provides guidelines for the safe use and cleaning of the Ultima CardiO2 metabolic systems as identified as equipment inventory at the PERFORM Center, Concordia University. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-CP-005
(Rev. 5)
|
MOXUS - Resting Metabolic Rate The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for use and cleaning procedure for the MOXUS metabolic system. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-CP-010
(Rev. 2)
|
Use and Cleaning of ImpediMed SFB7 The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the safe use and cleaning of the ImpediMed SFB7 as identified in the equipment inventory at the PERFORM Center, Concordia University. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-CP-012
(Rev. 0)
Cardio-Pulmonary Suite
|
Bodystat QuadScan 4000 Multi-frequency bioimpedance analysis unit. This unit assesses body composition measuring at 5, 50, 100,and 200 kHz. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-FA-001
(Rev. 2)
|
TeleMyo Direct Transmission System (DTS) for Surface Electromyography (EMG) The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for: <ul> <li>Operation of the TeleMyo DTS hardware </li> <li>Skin preparation and electrode placement </li> <li>Use of MyoResearch XP Master Edition software</li> <li>Use of TeleMyo DTS with VICON Motion Capture</li> </ul> |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-FA-002
(Rev. 3)
|
NeuroCom SMART EquiTest Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP) The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the operation of the NeuroCom SMART EquiTest® device. This document covers safety measures to consider with participants, use of the Clinical and Research modules and data export. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-FA-003
(Rev. 2)
Sleep Lab
|
Placement of Standard Scalp Electrodes Using the International Ten-Twenty System The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for: Electrode placement of scalp electrodes: International Ten-Twenty System (or 10/20 System) |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-FA-004
(Rev. 0)
Sleep Lab
|
Applying Standard Individual Scalp Electrodes Using the Ten-Twenty System The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for: - Applying Individual Scalp Electrodes - Cleaning Electrode Sites with Alcohol and Abrasive Paste - Alternative: Cleaning Electrode Sites with Soap and Water |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-FA-005
(Rev. 0)
Sleep Lab
|
Applying EEG Cap Systems Using the Ten-Twenty System The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for: - Applying EEG Cap systems. - Cleaning Electrode Sites with abrasive gel and a blunt-tip needle - Alternative: Cleaning Electrode Sites with Abrasive Paste |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-FA-006
(Rev. 0)
Sleep Lab
|
Removal of Standard EEG Cup Electrodes The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for removal of standard EEG cup electrodes from the scalp. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-POD-FA-007
(Rev. 0)
Sleep Lab
|
Routine Cleaning, Disinfecting and Maintenance of EEG Electrodes The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for cleaning, disinfecting and maintaining EEG electrodes with Bleach (5.25 Sodium Hypochlorite) or alternatively with Cidex OPA Disinfecting Solution. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-FA-008
(Rev. 0)
|
ProtoKinetics Movement Analysis Software (PKMAS) The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the Operation of the PKMAS hardware and software, setup and safety measures to consider with participants and data processing and export. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-GA-001
(Rev. 1)
General Administration
|
PERFORM Centre Booking System for Facilities and Equipment This PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides a walkthrough showing end users (e.g., researchers) how to reserve equipment time on the PERFORM Centres online booking system for Facilities and Equipment. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-POD-GA-002
(Rev. 1)
General Administration
|
Maintenance and Booking Procedures for the Medical Emergency Cart The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the maintenance and booking procedure of the medical emergency cart identified as equipment inventory at the PERFORM Centre, Concordia University. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-IM-001
(Rev. 1)
|
Use and Maintenance of G.E. Ultrasound LOGIQ E The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the quality control, image acquisition, and maintenance of the G.E. Ultrasound LOGIC E. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-IM-002
(Rev. 0)
Imaging Suite
|
Imaging Participant Tracking Imaging Participant Tracking |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-POD-IM-003
(Rev. 2)
Imaging Suite
|
Radiation Dose Estimates, Calculations and Tracking Methodology The content of this Perform Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for radiation dose estimates, calculations and the tracking methodology that will be used for the CT, DEXA, SPECT and PET for human research participants. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-NS-001
(Rev. 5)
|
General food safety and hygiene procedures This SOP establishes area specific procedures for food safety and general hygiene in the PERFORM Centre's Teaching Kitchen. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-NS-002
(Rev. 4)
Nutrition Suite
|
Nutrition Suite Safety First fire suppression systems The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the Safety First fire suppression systems located in the Nutrition Suite Teaching Kitchen (S1.223) and Metabolic Kitchen (S1.226). |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-NS-003
(Rev. 3)
Nutrition Suite
|
Use and Maintenance of 9 Series Controlled Humidity Heated Holding and Proofing Cabinets The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of the 9 Series Controlled Humidity Heated Holding & Proofing Cabinets. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-NS-004
(Rev. 3)
Nutrition Suite
|
Use and Maintenance of Undercounter High Temperature Dishwasher The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of the Undercounter High Temperature Dishwasher. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-NS-005
(Rev. 2)
Nutrition Suite
|
Use and Maintenance of Steam Kettle The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of the steam kettle. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-NS-006
(Rev. 2)
Nutrition Suite
|
Use and Maintenance of G Series Gas Restaurant Range The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of the G Series Gas Restaurant Range. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-NS-007
(Rev. 6)
Nutrition Suite
|
General maintenance of Stoves, Fridges and Pots and Pans in the Nutrition Suite The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for quarterly maintenance of the stoves, fridges and pots and pans in the Nutrition Suite. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-NS-008
(Rev. 2)
Nutrition Suite
|
Rational SelfCookingCenter whitefficiency SelfCooking Center 61 - 6 x 1/1 GastronormE The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for the use and maintenance of the GastronormE whitefficiency series, Rational SelfCookingCenter. |
Open |
| POD |
PC-POD-NS-009
(Rev. 2)
Nutrition Suite
|
Nutrition and Dietetic internship and volunteering at PERFORM The content of this PERFORM Operating Document (POD) provides guidelines for: the scope of activities performed by dietetic interns and volunteers in the Nutrition Suite at PERFORM. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-AT-001
(Rev. 6)
Athletic Therapy Clinic
|
Athletic Therapy Clinic Access and Safety Guidelines The content of this standard operating procedure (SOP) provides guidelines for: access and safety procedures as well as standards and guidelines for the activities taking place within the athletic therapy clinic including the aqua-therapy (Swim-Ex) room. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-CA-001
(Rev. 4)
Clinical Analysis Suite
|
Clinical Analysis Suite-Access, Use and Safety Rules The content of this standard operating procedure (SOP) provides guidelines for how to access and use the laboratories in the clinical analysis suite, the training requirement to work in the laboratories and the general safety rules to adhere in the laboratories in order to work efficiently and safely. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-CA-002
(Rev. 2)
Clinical Analysis Suite
|
Acquisition, storage, analysis and disposal procedures for the human blood and body fluid samples for research projects The content of this standard operating procedure (SOP) provides guidelines for receiving, storage, analysis and disposal of biological (human body fluids) samples from non-Concordia research projects in a safe and environmentally sound manner at the PERFORM centre of Concordia University. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-CF-001
(Rev. 2)
Conditioning Floor
|
PERFORM's Conditioning Floor - General Access The PERFORM conditioning floor provides researchers an area for conducting studies in exercise, cardiopulmonary, and musculoskeletal interactions in humans. In addition, the conditioning floor is available for educational and community health programs/projects. The current standard operating procedure (SOP) document provides standards and requirements for using the conditioning floor including access to the area, required training, practices for the safe operation of the area, and emergency procedures. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-CP-001
(Rev. 3)
Cardio-Pulmonary Suite
|
Access to Cardio-pulmonary Suite The PERFORM Cardiopulmonary Suite (CP Suite) provides researchers an area for conducting studies involving cardiopulmonary, musculoskeletal and metabolic interactions in humans. In addition, the CP Suite will be used for educational and/or community programs/projects. The current standard operating procedure (SOP) document provides standards and requirements for using the CP Suite including access to the area, required training, practices for the safe operation of the Suite, and emergency procedures. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-FA-004
(Rev. 2)
Functional Assessment Suite
|
Functional Assessment Suite The content of this standard operating procedure (SOP) outlines the minimum training requirements and general rules to be adhered to in the Functional Assessment Suite. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-GA-001
(Rev. 5)
General Administration
|
Guidelines for preparing Standard Operating Procedures The content of this standard operating procedure (SOP) provides guidelines for preparing, reviewing and approving SOPs. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-GA-003
(Rev. 4)
General Administration
|
Acquisition, Use and Disposal of Chemicals at PERFORM The content of this standard operating procedure (SOP) provides guidelines for acquisition, use, and disposal of chemicals in a safe and environmentally sound manner at the PERFORM Centre of Concordia University. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-GA-004
(Rev. 3)
General Administration
|
Asset Management at PERFORM This SOP provides guidelines on how both PERFORM and non-PERFORM assets are accessed and managed. The major topics covered are general guidelines for using equipment, how the inventory of PERFORM is managed, as well as how non-PERFORM equipment is administered at the PERFORM Centre. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-GA-005
(Rev. 0)
General Administration
|
Professional Supervision of Exercise Testing at PERFORM The content of this standard operating procedure (SOP) provides guidelines for establishing the required level of professional supervision during physical activity and exercise testing to ensure the wellbeing and safety of participants. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-GA-006
(Rev. 0)
General Administration
|
Guidelines for preparing PERFORM Operating Documents The content of this standard operating procedure (SOP) provides guidelines for preparing, reviewing and approving PODs. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-GA-007
(Rev. 3)
General Administration
|
General Access to the School of Health in the PC building The content of this standard operating procedure (SOP) describes the logistics and guidelines for gaining access to the School of Health in the PC building. This includes security forms that are required and procedures for obtaining keys. This SOP is developed in line with the general security policies of Concordia University. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-GA-009
(Rev. 2)
General Administration
|
Emergency Response Procedures at the PERFORM Centre This SOP establishes general procedures for an emergency response at the PERFORM Centre. It provides guidelines for decision-making and response procedures for various scenarios: fire alarms and evacuations, power outages, minor medical emergencies, and major medical emergencies. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-GA-011
(Rev. 3)
General Administration
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Guidelines for Management of Incidental Findings This document provides guidelines for: anticipating, encountering, and communicating any suspected incidental findings of potential clinical relevance during the course of research, education, and community activities at the School of Health. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-IM-001
(Rev. 5)
Imaging Suite
|
General Procedures for Bio imaging suite Access at PERFORM The content of this standard operating procedure (SOP) provides guidelines for all activities in the bio imaging suite at the PERFORM Centre. The suite provides a variety of services and imaging capabilities for research into the anatomy and physiology of human participants. This SOP provides standards and requirements for using the bio imaging suite including access to the area, responsibilities and mandatory training for all users, practices for safe operation within the area, and emergency procedure |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-IM-003
(Rev. 4)
|
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety Procedures at PERFORM The content of this standard operating procedure (SOP) is to maintain safe practice, during procedures in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) area of PERFORM, as magnetic fields present known safety hazards. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-IM-004
(Rev. 19)
Imaging Suite
|
Nuclear Medicine Imaging Safety Procedures at PERFORM The content of this standard operating procedure (SOP) is to maintain compliance with safe practice during research procedures in the Nuclear Medicine Imaging area of the PERFORM Centre, as radioisotopes and ionizing radiation emitting equipment present known safety hazards. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-IM-005
(Rev. 5)
Imaging Suite
|
Handling of Radioactive Material The content of this Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is to maintain compliance with safe practices of acquiring, using, and disposing of radioactive substances at PERFORM. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-IM-007
(Rev. 1)
Imaging Suite
|
Radiation Emitting Devices The content of this standard operating procedure (SOP) provides guidelines for all users in meeting the regulatory requirements for radiation emitting devices or as more commonly referred to, X-ray producing machines or equipment. Users of X-ray generating devices have a responsibility to protect themselves and other persons from the hazards arising from their use of these devices. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-IT-001
(Rev. 1)
Information Technology
|
Remote Access to Systems at PERFORM This SOP provides instructions for accessing systems remotely at PERFORM such as VPN, lab workstations, file server shares, and office phones. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-NS-001
(Rev. 6)
|
Nutrition Suite at the PERFORM Centre This SOP establishes area specific procedures for access, emergency response, food safety and general hygiene in the PERFORM Centre's Teaching Kitchen. Expectations for General Access and Emergency Response to PERFORM are referenced. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-PS-001
(Rev. 1)
Physiology Suite
|
General Procedures for Physiological Suite Access at PERFORM The content of this standard operating procedure (SOP) outlines the minimum training requirements, general rules to be adhered to, and emergency response guidelines of the Physiological Suite. |
Open |
| SOP |
PC-SOP-SL-001
(Rev. 1)
Sleep Lab
|
General Procedures for Sleep Laboratory Access at PERFORM The content of this standard operating procedure (SOP) provides guidelines for all persons working and volunteering in the PERFORM Sleep Laboratory. This SOP provides minimum standards and requirements for using the sleep laboratory including access to the area, responsibilities, mandatory safety training, and emergency procedures. |
Open |
