Internal Audits
The following steps outline the approach to planning and conducting internal audits.
Plan Internal Audits
Internal Audits are identified and planned in the Business Management Calendar. The type and scope of the audit is identified.
Identify the Potential Auditor and Source
The potential auditor and source is identified in the Business Management Calendar. All internal auditors will be trained auditors.
Conduct the Audit
The internal audit is conducted as planned and the results are captured in the Audit Report
Review the Internal or External Audit Results
Review the audit results at the next Management System Review Meeting
Raise Corrective Action Requests if necessary
Raise Corrective Action Requests (CAR type of Issue) to address any problems or improvements identified in the audit, and assign an owner to evaluate the impact and priority of the corrective action. The actions identified for the corrective action address both the actions to correct the identified problem and any actions to prevent recurrence of the problem.
Review status of Corrective Action Requests
Review the status of Corrective Action Requests and the effectiveness of the actions taken at the Management System Review Meeting. Formally close actions that have been completed at the review meeting