MOC system should be constantly evolving and improving in efficiency and effectiveness
Verifies changes are assessed accurately
More often while the system is new to ensure all the “bugs” are found
Audits are used to ensure that the MOC system is working as effectively as possible. No matter how good a system is, there is always room for improvement, and audits are a way of continuously improving the management of change program.
The audits determine whether all changes are assessed for their impact on safety and whether the documentation of the change is accurate and complete.
Annual audits of the MOC system tend to be the norm in industry. However, if a MOC system is new then more frequent audits should be performed during the initial stages to ensure all the “bugs” are found.
