Independent Audits of ZCMC EQ-BCP
Introduction
Audit is a “systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining audit evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which audit criteria are fulfilled". *(ISO 9000:2005)
Persons who conduct an audit are auditors. Auditors can be internal or external auditors. Internal auditors are those belonging to the organization for which an audit is going to be made, meaning insiders. External auditors are those not belonging to the organization for which an audit is going to be made, meaning outsiders.
Internal and external auditors are expected to conduct “independent” audits. There is no problem with external auditors as they are coming from outside the organization. For internal auditors, to be independent, they should not be involved in the program or project they will be auditing.
Thus, independent audits can be done by internal and external auditors.
Independent Audits of ZCMC EQ-BCP
There shall be independent audits of the ZCMC EQ-BCP at planned intervals to ensure sustainable effectiveness and efficiency.
There shall be internal independent audits of the ZCMC EQ-BCP at least once a year.
There shall be external independent audits of the ZCMC EQ-BCP at least once every 3 years.
For internal independent audits, internal staff not directly involved in the ZCMC EQ-BCP do the auditing. This will be supervised by the ZCMC Internal Quality Audit Committee.
For internal independent audits, the processes used for obtaining audit evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which audit criteria are fulfilled, shall consist of at least the following: 1) documentation inspection; 2) interview for needed data both from the Health Emergency Management Staff (HEMS) and the other offices and departments of ZCMC; and 3) observation on how the ZCMC staff are functioning based on the stipulated earthquake preparedness and response plans.
For external independent audits, the processes used for obtaining audit evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which audit criteria are fulfilled, will be dependent on the policies and procedures of the external auditors.
The results of the independent audits, both internal and external audits, shall be presented in a Management Review.
Criteria and Indicators for Performance Excellence of Independent Audits
The following are the minimum criteria and indicators for performance excellence of independent audits:
Criteria and Indicators for Performance Excellence of Independent Audits
Criteria and Indicators for Performance Excellence of ZCMC EQ-BCP
The following are the minimum criteria and indicators for performance excellence of the ZCMC EQ-BCP:
Criteria and Indicators for Performance Excellence of ZCMC EQ-BCP
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