What are events, inspection and audits

We hear all these terms and more used on a variety of forms.  

Here's how we define them.

Event

An unplanned event that you respond to and record details about.

eg a fall or a fire.

Inspection

A periodic inspection where you assess quality and status and capture new information.

eg A monthly kitchen inspection or quarterly staff supervision session.

Audit

A periodic review of existing information, which you would compare to minimum standards or previous year levels.

eg a Infection audit that looked at all the infection inspections, like kitchen inspection and any incidents that were infection related.