Audits and monitoring are essential in nursing for several reasons:
1. Quality Improvement: They help identify areas needing improvement, ensuring that patient care is safe and effective. 2. Compliance: They ensure that nursing practices comply with regulatory standards and institutional policies. 3. Accountability: They hold nursing staff accountable for their actions and promote a culture of continuous improvement. 4. Risk Management: They help identify potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, enhancing patient safety.
