Surgical Audit & Quality Control Systems
How Hospitals Continuously Improve Surgical Outcomes
At Aayush Multispeciality Hospital, Thane – By Dr. Ankur Bhanushali
General, Laparoscopic, Laser & Daycare Surgery Specialist
What Is a Surgical Audit?
A surgical audit is a systematic review of surgical practices, outcomes, and complications to ensure that patient care meets established safety and quality standards.
Audit is not fault-finding—it is quality improvement.
Why Surgical Audits Are Important
Regular audits help hospitals:
✔ Identify preventable complications
✔ Improve surgical outcomes
✔ Maintain patient safety
✔ Standardize care protocols
✔ Reduce medico-legal risk
Quality surgery depends on constant evaluation.
Types of Surgical Audits
✔ Clinical audit – Surgical outcomes & complications
✔ Process audit – OT protocols & workflows
✔ Infection audit – SSI monitoring
✔ Mortality & morbidity audit
✔ Documentation audit
Each audit focuses on a different safety aspect.
What Parameters Are Audited?
✔ Surgical site infection rates
✔ Blood transfusion usage
✔ OT timing & delays
✔ Post-operative complications
✔ Readmission rates
✔ Length of hospital stay
Data drives improvement.
Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) Meetings
✔ Regular case discussions
✔ Analysis of complications
✔ Learning without blame
✔ Protocol updates
M&M meetings improve team performance.
Role of Checklists in Quality Control
✔ WHO Surgical Safety Checklist
✔ Time-out before incision
✔ Post-surgery verification
Checklists reduce human error.
Documentation & Record Accuracy
✔ Operation notes
✔ Consent forms
✔ Discharge summaries
✔ Follow-up records
Good documentation reflects good care.
Infection Control & Audit Link
✔ Monitoring SSI rates
✔ Antibiotic usage review
✔ Sterilization compliance
✔ Hand hygiene audits
Audit strengthens infection control.
Feedback & Corrective Action
✔ Audit findings shared with staff
✔ Training programs initiated
✔ Protocol modifications
✔ Re-audit for improvement
Audit is a continuous cycle.
Legal & Accreditation Importance
✔ Supports medico-legal defense
✔ NABH & quality compliance
✔ Hospital credibility
✔ Patient trust
Quality systems protect everyone.
Surgical Audit System at Aayush Multispeciality Hospital
✔ Regular internal audits
✔ Multidisciplinary involvement
✔ Evidence-based corrections
✔ Patient-centric quality goals
Quality is built into daily practice.
Why Patients Trust Dr. Ankur Bhanushali
✔ Outcome-driven surgery
✔ Continuous self-evaluation
✔ Transparent complication management
✔ Ethical clinical practice
Good surgeons audit their own work.
Aayush Multispeciality Hospital – Full Address
📍 1st Floor, Marigold Apartment, Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi, Thane West – 400602, Maharashtra, India
📞 +91 86910 33033
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Dr. Ankur Surgical Clinic – Full Address
📍 Shop No 4, Laxmi Krupa Building, Edulji Road, Charai, Thane West – 400602, Maharashtra, India
📞 +91 86910 33066
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