Effective auditing in care: Principles of auditing - part 5 of 13

5.0 PRINCIPLES OF AUDITINGThere are five key principles that I believe should underpin auditing in the care sector auditing: • Focus on the Service user • Clear measurable statements of service user requirements and preferences• Clear policies and procedures that refer to National Standards and best practice• Evidence of meeting service user requirements, preferences and outcomes• Continual improvement. Part 6 coming next week. Albert CookManaging DirectorBettal Quality Consultancy Fellow Chartered Quality InstituteThe Cared 4 quality management system contains all the tools you require to carry out effective auditing. We are developed an audit pack to sit alongside these guidance notes which is available from Bettal Quality Consultancy. Please call us on 016977 41411 if you would like more information.