NCCA Clinical Audit Portal
Purpose of the Site
The NCCA NCAMS / External Library / Clinical Audit Portal is a national online portal managed by the National Centre for Clinical Audit (NCCA), part of the National Quality and Patient Safety, HSE. It provides a centralised access point for clinical audit tools, guidance, and resources to support the design, implementation, and governance of clinical audit across the Irish healthcare system. The site aligns with key recommendations in the HSE 2019 Clinical Audit Report and supports strategic objectives for quality improvement and patient safety.
Target Audience
The intended audience for the site includes clinical audit staff, healthcare professionals involved in quality and patient safety, audit service providers, and members of audit governance groups across hospitals, community services, and national programmes. It also serves researchers, policy makers, and stakeholders seeking to access standardised audit materials aligned with national clinical audit priorities.
Key Benefits and Features
- Central Repository - Provides access to a wide range of national and local clinical audit templates, tools, and guidance documents.
- Support for National Clinical Audits - Includes an up-to-date list of recognised NCAs and associated resources to support consistent delivery and reporting.
- Legislative & Policy Compliance - Features regular updates and guidance on clinical audit-related legislation, such as GDPR and the Patient Safety Act.
- Standardisation - Promotes a consistent approach to clinical audit through shared nomenclature, methodology, and tools (e.g. Clinical Audit: A Practical Guide).
- Efficiency – Reduces duplication of effort by centralising resources, enabling efficient use across hospitals, community services, and national programmes.
- User-Friendly Interface - Offers an intuitive and accessible experience for healthcare staff, making it easier to locate and use audit materials.
- Collaboration and Shared Learning - Supports national collaboration by enabling healthcare organisations to learn from each other’s audit work and improvement initiatives.
