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How can you design a user-friendly quality audit checklist?

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Quality audits are essential for ensuring that your business processes meet the standards and expectations of your customers, regulators, and stakeholders. However, conducting a quality audit can be a daunting and time-consuming task, especially if you don't have a clear and user-friendly checklist to guide you. A quality audit checklist is a document that lists the criteria, questions, and evidence that you need to verify and evaluate during the audit. It helps you to plan, prepare, and perform the audit efficiently and effectively, as well as to communicate and report the results. In this article, we will show you how you can design a user-friendly quality audit checklist that will make your quality audits easier and more productive.

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Konstantin Haralampiev

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Philippe BEDA

Internal Auditor Cluster C?te d'Ivoire - Burkina Faso
Mariana C.

Seasoned Quality Assurance professional | Medical Device Lead Auditor | IVD | POC | MDSAP | ISO 13485 | MDD & MDR |…

1 Define the scope and objectives of the audit

The first step in designing a quality audit checklist is to define the scope and objectives of the audit. The scope refers to the specific areas, processes, or functions that you want to audit, while the objectives refer to the purpose and goals of the audit. For example, you may want to audit the customer service process to assess its compliance with the ISO 9001 standard, or to identify opportunities for improvement. You should also consider the type and frequency of the audit, whether it is internal or external, and who are the stakeholders involved. By defining the scope and objectives of the audit, you can narrow down the focus and scope of your checklist, and align it with the expectations and requirements of the audit.

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Philippe BEDA

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La check-list sera élaborée comme composant des procédures de la réalisation d'une mission. Elle est mise en ?uvre lors du bouclage du dossier pour s'assurer que toutes diligences à mener ont été effectivement menées de manière à ce que l'auditeur interne puisse exprimer une opinion raisonnable. Structuration de la check-list: * Phase 1 - élaborer stratégie d'audit - élaborer plan de mission - élaborer programme de travail - Préparer documentation - Organiser réunion d'ouverture * Phase 2 - élaborer feuilles de risques - Analyser causes d'anomalies - Documenter preuves d'audit * Phase 3 - Rédiger pré-rapports - Organiser réunion de restitution/cl?ture - élaborer plan d'action - Rédiger rapports définitifs - Capitaliser sur la mission

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Konstantin Haralampiev

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Here we have two big questions to answer ... What are you auditing? Be specific about the product, service, process, or system you're evaluating. What are you trying to achieve? Are you assessing compliance, identifying improvements, or measuring performance?

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To design a user-friendly quality audit checklist, start by organizing it into clear categories relevant to the process or product being audited. Use simple language and concise descriptions for each item. Incorporate checkboxes or rating scales for easy tracking and evaluation. Include space for notes or comments to provide context or suggestions for improvement. Ensure the checklist is visually appealing with clear formatting and adequate spacing. Pilot test the checklist with users to gather feedback and refine it for usability and effectiveness. Regularly update the checklist based on evolving needs and feedback from users to maintain its relevance and usability.

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defining the scope and objectives will help you to focus on the purpose of the audit and provide consistency to permit evaluation of observations across similar audits to identify process deficiencies.

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2 Review the relevant standards and documents

The next step in designing a quality audit checklist is to review the relevant standards and documents that apply to the scope and objectives of the audit. These may include industry standards, regulations, policies, procedures, manuals, contracts, or agreements that define the criteria and expectations for the quality of your business processes. You should also review any previous audit reports, feedback, or complaints that may indicate the strengths and weaknesses of your processes, or any areas of concern or risk. By reviewing the relevant standards and documents, you can identify the key elements and indicators that you need to check and measure during the audit, and ensure that your checklist is consistent and comprehensive.

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3 Develop the audit questions and evidence

The third step in designing a quality audit checklist is to develop the audit questions and evidence that you will use to verify and evaluate the quality of your business processes. The audit questions are the specific inquiries that you will ask during the audit, while the evidence is the information or data that you will collect and analyze to support your findings. The audit questions and evidence should be based on the standards and documents that you reviewed in the previous step, and should cover the inputs, outputs, activities, resources, controls, and outcomes of your processes. You should also consider the level of detail and complexity that you need for your audit, and use clear and concise language that is easy to understand and follow.

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Focus on observable actions and measurable attributes. Avoid ambiguous questions that are open to interpretation. Keep questions specific and to the point. Avoid broad inquiries that require lengthy explanations. Use plain language that everyone involved can understand. Avoid technical jargon or acronyms.

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4 Organize the checklist into sections and categories

The fourth step in designing a quality audit checklist is to organize the checklist into sections and categories that will help you to structure and sequence your audit. The sections and categories should reflect the scope and objectives of your audit, and should group the audit questions and evidence into logical and coherent units. For example, you may organize your checklist into sections based on the main processes or functions that you want to audit, and then further divide them into categories based on the criteria or aspects that you want to check. You should also assign a number or a code to each section and category, and use headings and subheadings to label them clearly.

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Group questions logically by theme or step in the process. This makes it easier for auditors to follow. Use sections and headings to break down the checklist. This improves visual clarity and navigation. Consider using a table format with clear columns for questions, responses, and evidence.

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5 Format and design the checklist for readability and usability

The final step in designing a quality audit checklist is to format and design the checklist for readability and usability. This means that you should use a consistent and appealing layout, font, color, and style for your checklist, and make sure that it is easy to read, follow, and fill out. You should also use tables, charts, graphs, or icons to display the audit questions and evidence in a visual and organized way, and use checkboxes, radio buttons, or dropdown menus to allow for quick and simple responses. You should also include space for comments, notes, or recommendations, and provide instructions or guidance on how to use the checklist. You should also test and review your checklist before using it, and make any adjustments or improvements as needed.

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Mariana C.

Seasoned Quality Assurance professional | Medical Device Lead Auditor | IVD | POC | MDSAP | ISO 13485 | MDD & MDR | Improvement | Operations Management
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Notes should include at minimum name and role of the auditee, document identification & revision and information of the reviewed records based on sampling criteria.

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Konstantin Haralampiev

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Use a consistent font and layout throughout the checklist. Emphasize key points with bolding or underlining. Add visual aids like tables, charts, or icons to improve information presentation. Choose a user-friendly format, such as a digital checklist with drop-down menus or checkboxes.

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1 Define the scope and objectives of the audit

2 Review the relevant standards and documents

3 Develop the audit questions and evidence

4 Organize the checklist into sections and categories

5 Format and design the checklist for readability and usability

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1 Define the scope and objectives of the audit

2 Review the relevant standards and documents

3 Develop the audit questions and evidence

4 Organize the checklist into sections and categories

5 Format and design the checklist for readability and usability

6 Here’s what else to consider

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