How to Audit with Purpose in Social Care Quality Assurance
Audits shouldn't feel like admin. They should feel like improvement.
🎯 The Problem with Tick-Box Audits
Audit tools that just say “yes/no” don’t capture the nuance of quality. The best audits:
- Include reflective questions, not just evidence checks
- Allow space for insights, concerns, and follow-up actions
- Are co-designed with staff who understand the service
📊 Action-Driven Audit Design
For audits to be meaningful, you must:
- Use a clear format for action planning
- Assign ownership and timelines to actions
- Follow up — don’t just file it away
🤝 Involve People, Not Just Processes
Some of the best insights come from staff, families, and service users — not spreadsheets. Build this into your audits wherever possible.
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Updated for Procurement Act 2023 • CQC-aligned • BASE-aligned (where relevant)