If using this type of rating scale, it is important we have considered the business' risk appetite
The Priority matrix should be reviewed in conjunction with Risk before being applied to all audits to make sure it is fit an appropriate for the business
Our CAE survey found 63% of audit departments assign overall ratings for each audit report
In addition, nearly 63% of respondents also rate individual findings in their audit reports
United States measurement of a home's energy efficiency
The Home Energy Rating is an American estimated measurement of a home's energy efficiency based on normalized modified end-use loads (nMEULs).In the United States
The Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) is responsible for creation and maintenance of the RESNET Mortgage Industry National Home Energy Rating Standards (MINHERS)
A proprietary system of standards
Which includesStandards language for the certification and quality assurance for RESNET Provider organizations.RESNET is an EPA recognized Home Certification Organization (HCO) that also help's create standards in compliance with the American National Standards Institute
Namely external text>ANSI 301
external text>ANSI 310
external text>ANSI 380
And external text>ANSI 850.The Building Science Institute
Ltd.Co. (BSI) is another EPA recognized HCO that maintains the ANSI Standards to produce Energy Ratings and compliance with above-code programs such as :
The ENERGY STAR New Homes Program.
Allergy rating system
The Ogren Plant Allergy Scale (OPALS) is an allergy rating system for plants that measures the potential of a plant to cause allergic reactions in humans.
Tool to measure pain intensity
A pain scale measures a patient's pain intensity or other features.Pain scales are a common communication tool in medical contexts
And are used in a variety of medical settings.Pain scales are a necessity to assist with better assessment of pain and patient screening.Pain measurements help determine the severity
And are used to make an accurate diagnosis
Determine a treatment plan
And evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.Accurately measuring pain is a necessity in medical settings
Especially if the pain measurement is going to be used as a screening tool
Either for potential diseases or medical problems
Or as a type of triage to determine urgency of one patient over another.Pain scales are based on trust
And are available for neonates
And persons whose communication is impaired.Pain assessments are often regarded as the 5th Vital Sign.
