Introduction
Clinical Audit offers a service to all Trust staff wishing to evaluate the quality of care
they offer.
Clinical audit is a quality improvement process that seeks to improve patient care and
outcomes through systematic review of care against explicit criteria and implementation of change and staff
can access training in audit all aspects of audit methodology including:
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Project Selection
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Standards Setting
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Data Collection/Analysis
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Report Writing
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Making and Sustaining Improvement
Advice and support with undertaking individual audit projects is also available on a one on
one basis. Particular emphasis is given to project planning as it is recognised that may audit projects
flounder as a result of poor project design.
Management Teams wising to audit clinical care are also encouraged to access the department
prior to commencing audit projects to ensure that maximum potential is derived from the resources committed to
evaluating services in their area.
When done well, clinical audit can provide a way in which the quality of care can be reviewed
objectively within a supportive and developmental environment. The Clinical Audit department is here to
facilitate that process. |
