The Importance Of Healthcare Internal Auditing
Most times, when the word ‘Auditing’ is heard it is seen as a wholly financial activity that ensures that monetary records are properly kept according to national and international standards. But as we move further, we find out there are more types of auditing: for example the Operational audit that ensures that the mode of operation adopted by a company is up to standard and in keeping with their fore-stated goals. Here we have another form of editing, one that is very necessary as the lives of people depend on it. It’s known as healthcare auditing. According to Dr. Mary Harding (patient.info); auditing in healthcare is a process used by health professionals to assess, evaluate and improve care of patients in a systematic way. This form of audit compares a healthcare facility practices against the standard that is set with the aim of bringing about upgrade in the existing practices. It forms a part of clinical governance with the aim of safeguarding a high quality of clinical ca