# What are the Audit Etiquette Rules I Should be Following?

- Show: [Global Medical Device Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast)
- Published: 2020-08-12
- Length: 36m
- Episode: 159
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-08-12-what-are-the-audit-etiquette-rules-i-should-be-following
- Listen: https://podcast.greenlight.guru/episode/what-are-the-audit-etiquette-rules-i-should-be-following

## Summary

Greenlight Guru founder Jon Speer interviews Taylor Brown, a certified ISO 13485 Lead Auditor and medical device guru at Greenlight Guru, on the rules of audit etiquette. Brown explains that maintaining a 'stay ready' culture, where the Quality Management System (QMS) is the daily way of life rather than a panic-driven response, is critical for passing audits. The conversation covers specific behaviors such as controlling information flow, leveraging internal audits, and using the Greenlight Guru software to facilitate efficient, evidence-based audits.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-08-12-what-are-the-audit-etiquette-rules-i-should-be-following#t=0) Introduction: Taylor Brown and Audit Etiquette
- [2:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-08-12-what-are-the-audit-etiquette-rules-i-should-be-following#t=129) Auditor Perspective: Lead Auditor Training and Experience
- [5:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-08-12-what-are-the-audit-etiquette-rules-i-should-be-following#t=303) Defining Audit Etiquette: Controlling Presence and Evidence
- [8:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-08-12-what-are-the-audit-etiquette-rules-i-should-be-following#t=510) The 'Stay Ready' Mindset vs. Panic Preparation
- [13:05](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-08-12-what-are-the-audit-etiquette-rules-i-should-be-following#t=785) The Health of the CAPA System as a QMS Reflection
- [15:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-08-12-what-are-the-audit-etiquette-rules-i-should-be-following#t=911) Internal Audits: FDA vs. Notified Body Visibility
- [20:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-08-12-what-are-the-audit-etiquette-rules-i-should-be-following#t=1245) Behavioral Tips: Silence, Arguing, and Filling Gaps
- [24:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-08-12-what-are-the-audit-etiquette-rules-i-should-be-following#t=1465) Daily Wrap-ups and Correction Mode During Audits
- [27:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-08-12-what-are-the-audit-etiquette-rules-i-should-be-following#t=1634) Fixing Typos and Document Control During an Audit
- [30:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/global-medical-device-podcast/2020-08-12-what-are-the-audit-etiquette-rules-i-should-be-following#t=1840) Greenlight Guru Software in Remote and On-site Audits

## Topics

- [Quality & yield](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/quality-and-yield)
- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)
- [Design for manufacturing & NPI](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/design-for-manufacturing)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Greenlight Guru (company)
- Taylor Brown (other)
- Jon Speer (other)
- ISO 13485 (other)
- FDA (other)
- Greenlight (product)

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