Clear policies and procedures: The policies and procedures should be clearly written and easy to understand. They should be specific enough to provide guidance but general enough to allow for flexibility.

Consistency: The policies and procedures should be consistent across the organization and should not conflict with each other.

Communication: The policies and procedures should be communicated to all relevant stakeholders, including employees, contractors, and vendors. 

Training: Employees should receive training on the policies and procedures to ensure that they understand and adhere to them. 

Review and update: The policies and procedures should be reviewed and updated regularly to ensure that they remain relevant and effective.

Enforcement: The policies and procedures should be enforced consistently and fairly to ensure that they are followed.