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  Audit Instructions, FY 2009

AUDIT09
Diabetes Care and Outcomes Chart Audit for Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement

IHS Division of Diabetes Treatment & Prevention
February, 2009

Preface 
Quick Start Instructions
1.  Introduction
2.  Chart Audits for Quality Assessment & Improvement Activities
3.  Adapting Diabetes Audit to Meet JCAHO/AAAHC Requirements
4.  Manual Chart Reviews vs 'Electronic' (RPMS) Reviews
5.  Performing a Manual Chart Audit
        a.  Sample Size Calculations
        b.  Inclusions & Exclusions
        c.  Chart Selection
        d.  Completing the Audit Form
        e.  Item Description (Definitions)
        f.  Local Option Question
        g.  Instructions for WebAudit Data Entry
6.  Performing an Electronic Audit
        a.  Creating a Data File
        b.  Uploading the Data File to the WebAudit
7.  Cleaning Your Data
8.  Generating Reports
9.  Finalizing ("Locking") Your Data



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Dr. Kelly Acton nearly chokes on a biscotti after meeting the newly appointed head of OMB, as Dianna Richter stands by to see if a Heimlich maneuver will be necessary.