Clinical Audit Checklist

Use this checklist to ensure your hospital's clinical audit process is properly structured, covers all required domains and meets accreditation expectations.

1. Audit Programme

Annual clinical audit calendar documented and approvedcritical

Audit topics selected based on high volume / high riskcritical

Multidisciplinary audit committee constituted

2. Audit Process

Standard / criterion defined before each auditcritical

Sample size and sampling method documentedcritical

Data collection tool (form/checklist) in place

Baseline and re-audit cycles planned

3. Key Audit Areas

Medication error audit conducted quarterlycritical

Hand hygiene compliance audit monthlycritical

Antibiotic stewardship audit active

Surgical site infection surveillance ongoing

Re-admission rate monitored and reviewed

4. Feedback & Action

Audit findings presented to clinical teamcritical

CAPA raised for every significant findingcritical

Improvement in subsequent re-audit documented

CME / in-service training linked to audit gaps

Result

Section	Items	Compliance

Notes & assumptions: Framework aligned to NABH Standard QPS and Joint Commission audit requirements.

Disclaimer: This tool provides an indicative estimate for general planning only and is not professional, legal, financial, medical or engineering advice. Reference values are editable defaults that vary by location, vendor, regulation and date. Verify critical figures with a qualified professional. Varada Nexus accepts no liability for decisions made using this tool.

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FAQ

What is a clinical audit in a hospital?

A clinical audit systematically reviews actual practice against defined standards to identify gaps, implement improvements and verify that care quality has improved.

What must a hospital audit for NABH?

NABH expects audits covering medication safety, infection control, clinical documentation, patient satisfaction and surgical outcomes as minimum.

How is a clinical audit different from an inspection?

Audits are internally driven quality improvement exercises; inspections are external regulatory checks. Audit results are used internally; inspection findings may have legal consequences.