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Audit Setup and Record Scope

Audit record identified with patient, unit, and date range

Document the patient identifier or chart reference, unit/location, and the observation date range included in the audit.

Observation order or policy basis confirmed critical (required)

Verify the Q15 observation requirement is supported by the current order, treatment plan, or facility policy.

Yes No N/A

Audit period covers continuous Q15 observation interval critical (required)

Confirm the selected audit period includes a continuous observation window appropriate for evaluating every-15-minute checks.

Yes No N/A

Documentation Completeness

Each required 15-minute observation entry is documented critical (required)

Verify there are no missing observation entries within the audited time window.

Yes No N/A

Observation entry includes date and time stamp critical (required)

Confirm each entry includes a clear date and time stamp for the observation.

Yes No N/A

Observation status or patient condition documented

Verify the entry records the required observation status, location, or patient condition per facility policy.

Yes No N/A

Observer initials or signature present on each entry critical (required)

Confirm each observation is authenticated with the observer's initials, signature, or approved electronic authentication.

Yes No N/A

Time Accuracy and Interval Compliance

Observation times are spaced at approximately 15-minute intervals critical (required)

Record the largest variance in minutes from the required 15-minute interval across the audited period.

Note (optional)

No duplicate or overlapping observation times found critical (required)

Verify the log does not contain duplicate timestamps or overlapping entries that could indicate documentation error.

Yes No N/A

Late or backdated entries are identified and explained

Confirm any delayed, corrected, or backdated documentation is clearly labeled and supported by a policy-compliant explanation.

Yes No N/A

Observation timing aligns with facility policy and charting workflow

Verify the documented timing method matches the facility's approved Q15 workflow and charting expectations.

Yes No N/A

Authentication, Corrections, and Record Integrity

Corrections are single-line struck through, dated, and initialed or electronically authenticated critical (required)

Verify any corrections follow the facility's approved documentation correction process and preserve record integrity.

Yes No N/A

No unexplained gaps, erasures, or altered timestamps critical (required)

Check for missing intervals, erasures, overwritten times, or other non-conformances that could affect audit reliability.

Yes No N/A

Documentation supports billing, treatment plan, and risk management needs

Confirm the record is sufficiently complete to support clinical review, treatment planning, and any applicable billing or audit requirements.

Yes No N/A

Closeout and Corrective Actions

Deficiencies documented with specific observation times and record references

List each deficiency, including the exact timestamp(s), missing element(s), and chart reference if applicable.

Corrective action assigned for each non-conformance

Document the corrective action, responsible party, and target completion date for each deficiency.

Inspector signature completed critical (required)

Capture the inspector's signature to finalize the audit.

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Run: Behavioral Health Q15 Observation Documentation Audit

Audit Setup and Record Scope

Documentation Completeness

Time Accuracy and Interval Compliance

Authentication, Corrections, and Record Integrity

Closeout and Corrective Actions

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