Portfolio Flashcards
1
Q
what is an audit?
A
Quality improvement tool to assess to what extent current practices adhere to a defined standard
2
Q
what is the use of audit?
A
To maintain patient care and outcomes
3
Q
what is research?
A
Systematic process to answer a question aiming to create new standards of care, helping to establish best practice
4
Q
what is the difference between research and audit?
A
Research - helps to establish best practice
Audit - determines extent to which best practice is adhered to
