Introduction to Audit Fundamentals

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Audit Fundamentals. Further research and learning is required to provide a complete understanding. Requirements are often unique to individual care services, and you should consider how best to implement practices 

This Lite-Bite course introduces the topic of Audit Fundamentals, providing an essential overview of the audit process and its significance in ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective care. Audits are not merely compliance measures but opportunities for developing everyday practices, building trust, ensuring quality, and driving continuous improvement. This course covers the circular nature of the audit process, its role in regulatory compliance, quality improvement, risk management, and staff development. It emphasises the importance of audit documentation in training, legal protection, and defending organizational actions. While this course provides a foundational understanding, further research and learning are recommended to tailor practices to individual care services.