Audit Fundamentals

Explore the four key stages of the audit cycle: Plan, Investigate, Improve, and Learn, and understand how each contributes to safer, higher-quality care.

Learn how to plan and carry out audits, document findings, create effective action plans, and share learning to support continuous improvement, compliance, and accountability.

Learning Outcomes

1.    Define what an audit is.

2.    Describe the purpose and benefits of an audit in adult social care.

3.    Identify the four stages of the audit cycle and explain the purpose of each stage.

4.    Describe the key components of an effective audit plan, including areas, frequency, responsibility, and evidence.

5.    Demonstrate how to carry out an audit investigation, including gathering evidence, involving others, and documenting findings.

6.    Develop an action plan based on audit findings, including risk levels, timescales, and follow-up.

7.    Explain how to share audit findings and learning effectively with relevant stakeholders to support improvement.