ABSTRACT
Background: Controlling is a managerial function in which performance is measured and corrective action is taken to ensure the accomplishment of organizational goals. An Audit is a systematic and offical examination of a record, process, structure, enviroment or account to evaluate performance
Purpose: This descriptive study was conducted to audit nursing care provided to CABG patients at an open-heart ICU of a teaching hospital in Mashad in 2004
Method: 36 CABG patients were selected by convenient sampling. Data collection tools included a demographic questionnaire and a checklist of nursing care for CABG patients
Results: Findings showed that nursing care was mostly provided in cardiovascular and respiratory systems [50 - 75]. In addition, the quality of nursing care in urinary system was high [75 - 100] and in nervous system was low [less than 50]
Conclusion: According to the results, it can be concluded that education and training for nurses should be contiued with respect to diseases and care