Evaluation of the ‘Ward, Area and Service Projects Module’ within a Digital Audit Management and Tracking System Implemented Throughout Swansea Bay University Health Boards (SBUHB) Wards and Areas

Holt, Francesca (2025) Evaluation of the ‘Ward, Area and Service Projects Module’ within a Digital Audit Management and Tracking System Implemented Throughout Swansea Bay University Health Boards (SBUHB) Wards and Areas. Masters thesis, University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

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Abstract

Introduction: The AMaT (Audit Management and Tracking System) ‘Ward, Area and Service Projects’ module aims to centralise the management of all ward based audits digitally throughout Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB). This post implementation evaluation explores how the module has impacted SBUHB including how well the module has integrated into existing workflows, module adoption, the accuracy and reliability of the data captured in the module, efficiency gains, impact on regulatory compliance, and patient care and safety. Discussion: The implementation of the AMaT module has improved oversight, accountability, and audit compliance across clinical areas resulting in indirect improvements in patient care and safety. Evidence of high usage and staff reporting time savings indicate that the module has been widely adopted and enhances operational efficiency. Additionally, staff perceive its role in streamlining workflows and improving visibility of quality data to be of value. Conclusion: The evaluation demonstrates that the module is a valuable tool for improving audit management, driving efficiency, and promoting quality improvement across clinical areas. By enabling improved data visibility and promoting staff accountability, the module contributes to improved governance, compliance and patient safety outcomes. Continued investment in user support and system optimisation will be key to sustaining adoption and user engagement. The findings underline the module’s potential to drive a culture of continuous improvement, maximising the long term impact on patient care and safety.

Item Type:	Thesis (Masters)
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions:	Theses and Dissertations > Masters Dissertations
Depositing User:	Victoria Hankinson
Date Deposited:	10 Jul 2025 08:47
Last Modified:	10 Jul 2025 08:47
URI:	https://repository.uwtsd.ac.uk/id/eprint/3809

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