.. include:: ../variables.rst
.. _custom-audit-groups:

Audit Groups
============

Audit Groups allow you to organize your custom audits into logical groupings.
To access Audit Groups navigate to :blue:`Custom Audits` | :blue:`Groups`.

.. figure:: /images/customaudits/lightmode/custom-audit-group-list.png
   :align: center
   :width: 100 %

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Summary cards at the top display the total number of groups, the number of active groups, and
the number of inactive groups.

Use the search bar and status filter to locate a specific group.

Each group in the list displays its state, name, description, and sort order.

Adding a Group
--------------

To add a new audit group click the :blue:`+ Add Group` button. Provide a name and description for the group
and set its state to active or inactive.

Examples of audit groups include:

* **Inpatient Units** -- Audits for inpatient wards (ICU, Med-Surg, Peds)
* **Outpatient Clinics** -- Audits for ambulatory and outpatient settings
* **Surgical Services** -- Operating rooms, pre-op, PACU
* **Emergency Department** -- ED-specific audits
* **Long-Term Care** -- Audits for LTC and residential care facilities
* **External Surveys** -- Third-party survey instruments

Exporting Groups
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Click the :blue:`Export` button to export the group list for backup or sharing purposes.