Register for the scheduled live webinar or watch the recording at your own convenience.
You will need to create an account to access the webinars.
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
CICM
Lectures – Category 2A: Passive Group Learning - 1 point per hour
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ANZCA
Lectures/presentations & webinars
Participants in the ANZCA and FPM CPD program may claim these webinars/seminars under the Knowledge and skills activity ‘Learning sessions’ at 1 credit per hour.
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ICU Audit Ideas & Templates (Ready to Use)
Clinical audits are a core component of quality improvement, training, and governance in intensive care. Below is a curated list of high-value ICU audit ideas, commonly undertaken by registrars, consultants, and quality teams. Each audit template is designed to be practical, evidence-based, and adaptable to local ICU policies.
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Common ICU Audit Topics
Procedural Audits
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Arterial line insertion and maintenance audit
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Central venous catheter insertion
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Endotracheal intubation documentation and complications audit
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Tracheostomy care, timing, and complication audit
Intervention & Therapy Audits
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Mechanical ventilation practices and bundle compliance audit
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Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) prescription and delivery audit
Patient-Centred Audits
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ICU Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) audit
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ICU Patient-Reported Experience Measures (PREMs) audit
Each audit template typically includes:
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Audit aim and rationale
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Applicable standards or guidelines
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Key data points to collect
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Outcome and process measures
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Structured data collection format
You may download selected free audit templates or access comprehensive audit packs suitable for local quality improvement projects, registrar portfolios, and departmental governance activities.
Includes templates for patient experience and outcomes after ICU.
The arterial line audit is provided as a free sample. Other ICU audits follow the same structure and level of detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are good ICU audit topics?
Good ICU audit topics focus on patient safety, quality of care, and compliance with clinical standards. Common examples include invasive procedures (e.g. arterial lines, central lines), ICU interventions such as ventilation or renal replacement therapy, and patient-reported outcomes or experiences following ICU admission.
How do you structure an ICU clinical audit?
An ICU clinical audit typically includes a clear audit aim, defined standards or guidelines, specific data points to collect, and measurable outcome or process indicators. Data are collected, analysed against the standard, and findings are used to inform local quality improvement initiatives.
Are these audits suitable for registrar training or portfolios?
Yes. These audit templates are suitable for ICU registrars and trainees undertaking quality improvement or audit projects. They are designed to be practical, clearly structured, and adaptable for training, portfolio documentation, and departmental governance activities.
Are these ICU audits intended to guide direct clinical care?
No. These audits are intended for quality improvement, education, and governance purposes only. They are not designed to provide real-time clinical decision-making or replace local policies and clinician judgement.
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