Internal audits in nursing cover a wide range of areas, including:
- Patient Care Documentation: Ensuring that patient records are accurate, complete, and up-to-date. - Medication Administration: Evaluating adherence to protocols for administering and documenting medications. - Infection Control: Assessing compliance with infection control protocols and hygiene practices. - Patient Safety: Reviewing procedures for preventing adverse events, such as falls and pressure ulcers. - Staff Competency: Evaluating the skills and competencies of nursing staff through training records and performance reviews.
