Organizing Audit: Strategy for Development of Nursing and Midwifery Audit in Wales

Outlines the approach of the Welsh Nursing and Midwifery Committee to “organizing” nursing and midwifery audit in Wales. Describes the strategy developed by the Committee and reports progress on the implementation plan. The strategy identifies a philosophy for the development of nursing audit and midwifery, setting out the principles for underpinning the process, the key strategic objectives, and the implementation plan. The focus is on education and preparation for audit, the acquisition of skills necessary to carry out audit, and the provision of support mechanisms for those involved in developmental activity. Describes the implementation plan which includes audit facilitators, education and training programmes, audit demonstration sites, a resource centre, and monitoring and evaluation methods. Proposes the use of a systematic strategic approach to the development of clinical audit.