What is ISO 7101?
First international standard for healthcare quality management, designed to help organizations of any size provide safe, patient-centered, and effective care. Published in October 2023, it establishes a framework for continuous improvement, risk management, and workforce well-being. It aligns with ISO 9001 to address global healthcare challenges
How is this different to ISO 9001?
- ISO 9001 and ISO 7101 are similar, they both focus on quality management systems and are based on principles such as customer focus, leadership, continuous improvement, evidence-based decision making and relationship management. The main difference is in their application, in that ISO 9001 can be applied to any organisation in any sector, whereas ISO 7101 can only be applied to healthcare organisations