safetyculture-logo
Log in Get started for FREE
Back to home

Search

Login to iAuditor
Get started for FREE
Home
General
Clinical Audit Cycle Checklist
Clinical Audit Cycle Checklist
SafetyCulture Staff

Clinical Audit Cycle Checklist

A clinical audit cycle checklist aims to help clinical improvement managers and audit leads to ensure the completion of the 5-stage clinical audit cycle—preparation and planning, selecting the standards/criteria, measuring performance, implementing changes, and sustaining improvements.

Use this Digital Checklist
Download as PDF
graphic of a hand making an okay sign ×

Free Clinical Audit Cycle Checklist Checklist

Use this Digital Checklist

Template Preview

app-store-download play-store-download

GO DIGITAL TODAY
Convert your paper checklists into digital forms

Scan this QR code to use this paper checklist on your smartphone or tablet. Visit www.iauditor.com

Scannable QR Code to download App

Clinical Audit Cycle Checklist

Stage 1 (Preparation & Planning)

Involve stakeholders

Determine the audit topic

Plan the delivery of audit fieldwork

Stage 2 (Selecting the Standard/Criteria)

Identify evidence-based standard

Specify audit criteria or measurable statements of what should be happening

Set targets or expected performance levels

Agree on acceptable exceptions (if appropriate)

Stage 3 (Measuring Performance)

Carry out a short pilot of the data collection method

Collect accurate, timely, and representative data

Analyze data

Draw conclusions

Present results to department/division

Stage 4 (Implementing Changes)

Share audit report

Review areas for improvement and agree on priorities for action

Identify appropriate interventions

Develop quality improvement plan (if required)

Identify persons responsible for each task/action and a reasonable timescale for completion

Determine how and when progress will be measured

Ensure that change is supported by those with the necessary authority to effect such change

Stage 5 (Sustaining Improvements)

Monitor implementation of changes

Report on the progress of implementation as required

Re-audit to ensure changes have improved practice and decide if further audit procedures are required

Completion

Additional Comments

Audit Lead Name & Signature
Clinical Audit Cycle Checklist
SafetyCulture Staff

Clinical Audit Cycle Checklist

A clinical audit cycle checklist aims to help clinical improvement managers and audit leads to ensure the completion of the 5-stage clinical audit cycle—preparation and planning, selecting the standards/criteria, measuring performance, implementing changes, and sustaining improvements.

Use this Digital Checklist
Download as PDF
Please note that this checklist is a hypothetical example and provides basic information only. It is not intended to take the place of, among other things, workplace, health and safety advice; medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment; or other applicable laws. You should also seek your own professional advice to determine if the use of such checklist is permissible in your workplace or jurisdiction.

Related checklists

Clinical Audit Checklist
SafetyCulture Staff
Clinical Audit Checklist
Use this mobile-ready clinical audit checklist to easily ident...
311 downloads
Clinical Audit Questionnaire
SafetyCulture Staff
Clinical Audit Questionnaire
This clinical audit questionnaire for Chronic Obstructive Pulm...
66 downloads
Clinical Audit Proposal Form
SafetyCulture Staff
Clinical Audit Proposal Form
A clinical audit proposal form specifies the background/ration...
59 downloads
Project Audit Interview Checklist
SafetyCulture Staff
Project Audit Interview Che...
Use this template to gather all key elements of the charter an...
232 downloads
ISO 22000 Audit Checklist
SafetyCulture Staff
ISO 22000 Audit Checklist
This comprehensive ISO 22000 audit checklist converted using i...
6,226 downloads
SMETA Checklist
SafetyCulture Staff
SMETA Checklist
A SMETA checklist is used by global buyers and suppliers to in...
292 downloads
Manufacturing Process Audit Checklist
SafetyCulture Staff
Manufacturing Process Audit...
Manufacturing plant managers and compliance officers can use t...
233 downloads
5S Audit Checklist
SafetyCulture Staff
5S Audit Checklist
This 5S Audit Checklist is a tool used by area supervisors or ...
757 downloads
back arrow for carousel
back arrow for carousel

Don’t start from scratch each day

Use iAuditor to create and update checklists in minutes, deploying to your whole workforce from one application.

Find out how
  • Product
    • Product

    • iAuditor
    • Temperature logging
    • TeamTrain
    • Spotlight
  • Resources
    • Resources

    • Templates
    • Checklists
    • Topics
    • Blog
    • Events & Webinars
    • Apps
    • API
  • Support
    • Support

    • Support center
    • Product updates
    • Book a demo
    • Integrations
  • Company
    • Company

    • About us
    • Careers
    • Meet the team
    • Contact us
Status Privacy & Terms Security
iAuditor Logo Icon ©SafetyCulture 2021