The types of audits typically used for quality improvement in nursing are:
Outcome audit: This is used to determine the effects of the care provided by nurse staff since health results are, quite directly, tied to the quality of care that was given.
Process audit: As the name suggests, this is focused on the processes and tasks involved in delivering the care, how were they fulfilled, and if they are at par with the standards.
Structure audit: Structure audit prioritizes the setup in which patients are cared for. It also emphasizes the importance of other factors involved in providing nursing care such as service, environment, and finances.