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Investigative auditing.

J Costin, S Weiner

    Journal of Healthcare Protection Management : Publication of the International Association for Hospital Security
    |December 11, 1984
    PubMed
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    Traditional audits often miss losses in hospital operations. Investigative Auditing, a new method, successfully uncovered significant theft in hospital linen services, leading to improved loss prevention techniques.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Forensic Accounting
    • Operational Auditing

    Background:

    • Traditional audit methods are often insufficient for detecting operational losses, particularly in complex environments like hospital linen services.
    • Identifying the root causes of financial discrepancies in healthcare settings requires specialized approaches beyond standard accounting practices.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce and evaluate Investigative Auditing as a superior method for uncovering losses in hospital operations.
    • To demonstrate the application of Investigative Auditing in identifying a specific theft problem within a hospital linen system.

    Main Methods:

    • Description of the Investigative Auditing methodology.
    • Case study application of Investigative Auditing in a hospital linen setting.

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  • Analysis of findings to identify theft and recommend procedural improvements.

    • Main Results:

    • Investigative Auditing effectively identified a significant theft problem that traditional audits had overlooked.
    • The study pinpointed specific vulnerabilities in the hospital linen management system.
    • Recommendations were made for enhanced control techniques to prevent future losses.

    Conclusions:

    • Investigative Auditing is a more effective approach for detecting and addressing operational losses and theft in healthcare settings.
    • Implementing recommended techniques can significantly improve the security and financial integrity of hospital linen services.