Clinical Audit + Governance

Question 1

4 different types of CAS alerts

Answer 1

drug safety updates
MHRA safety alerts
CMO messaging
DHSC supply issues

Question 2

The algorithm PIRATES can be used to remember the individual components of governance, what does it stand for

Answer 2

px and public involvement
info an IT
risk management
audit
education and Training
clinical effectiveness and research
staff management

Question 3

5 steps of clinical audit

Answer 3

1. identify problem/ issue
2. set criteria and standards
3. observe practice/ data collection
4. compare performance w criteria and standards
5. implementing change

Question 4

Why do clinical audit?

Answer 4

• Measure and improve quality
• To instigate change
• It demonstrates willingness to maintain good professional standards
• Used in all settings as a quality standard
• It improves the quality of working life by getting evidence-based results
• It enhances efficient use of resources (people, time, money)
• support change by producing objective information about quality of care

Question 5

how many audits done in comm pharmacy

Answer 5

with an NHS contract, you are required to conduct at least two audits per year.