
Governance audit
What this template is for: Management assurance checks for board and registered manager oversight before inspection.
| Area | Audit prompt | RAG | Evidence / action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oversight meetings | QA / governance meetings held with actions tracked | green | Monthly QA minutes; action log current |
| Audits completed | Internal audit programme on schedule | amber | Medicines audit due — scheduled next week |
| Actions tracked | Findings have owner and due date | green | |
| Incidents reviewed | Trends discussed; learning actions closed | amber | One incident action overdue — RM follow-up |
| Medicines oversight | MAR governance and error response | green | |
| Training gaps | Mandatory training mapped to roles | amber | 4 gaps in sample domiciliary team |
| Leadership evidence | Visible RM/deputy cover and delegation records | green |
What the full template includes
Complete governance audit with RAG scoring, evidence pointers, action owners, and quarterly review dates for QA meetings and board packs.