The committee is also responsible for determining the priority of each observation and assigning individual managers or functions to implement each item and report back. Status reports should be given weekly or monthly based on the severity of the issues.

To assist in reporting, design an internal system to track the status of each observation and monitor actual completion dates. Compare the completion dates to the commitment dates. Most large companies use corrective and preventive action (CAPA) systems for this purpose, but a spreadsheet also works. When using the CAPA system or developing the spreadsheet, consider the number of observations, the size of the company, and the number of people involved in resolving each issue. If the data are stored electronically, back up your observation monitoring system regularly. Eventually, the system should provide real-time status reports.

Lessons learned. Finally, develop a "lessons learned" document. This document will provide an overview of the entire inspection, explain the thought processes behind the decisions made, and identify strengths and weaknesses. Talk to individuals involved in the inspection, and get their feedback on areas of improvement. Publish this "lessons learned" document internally, and ask employees, "What would you do differently if you had to go through the inspection all over again?" Chances are they will have to apply their responses in the next inspection.