One example of non-computer protocols is cultural protocols, otherwise known as social behavior or just good manners. When you go out to a restaurant, there usually isn't a long list of behavioral rules posted on the door, (at least not involving shirts and shoes) but there is a definite set of rules that you're expected to follow. It would be a breach of cultural protocol to go sit down at someone else's table without asking. It would also breach protocol to walk back into the kitchen and ask where your food is.
Cultural protocols are also fluid and changing. Something that used to be accepted in 1999 might be unusual in 2022, like walking to a friend's house unannounced and knocking on the door. It also changes by location, there are many cultural differences between living in downtown Seattle WA and rural Plano TX. But while the rules may be a bit hard to define, it's easy to tell by reactions when something goes against them.
While cultural protocols are often unwritten, other protocols are clearly defined. Nursing protocol is a written document agreed upon by nurses and physicians outlining duties and procedures. It's referenced and referred to when setting up plans and actions. The nursing protocol sets up guidelines on how to order drugs and supplies, and how to treat patients.
It's important to have clearly defined rules in settings like healthcare. These protocols can protect everyone involved in the event something goes wrong. By having a chain of custody for drugs and equipment, there's no question about how something went missing. By following procedures when handling patients, the nurses and doctors are more protected from malpractice lawsuits.
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