Deborah Heart and Lung Center recently earned full certification by DNV, in addition to achieving ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification.
DNV’s audit and approval process is internationally recognized as the gold standard for certification across multiple industries. Its stamp of approval serves as proof of an organization’s commitment to meeting rigorous requirements and regulatory compliance.
DNV certifies to ISO 9001, the most widely accepted quality management system in use around the world. It is quickly gaining acceptance among US healthcare providers as a foundation for their quality and patient safety programs. It helps to standardize processes around proven actions, thus empowering frontline workers while creating an environment of predictability for the entire organization.
The ultimate impact of ISO 9001 within hospitals is the reduction or elimination of variation, so that critical work processes are done consistently and the best ideas are not held by one person or one department, but are ingrained in the organization itself.
Deborah President Jim Andrews praised the team for their continued dedication.
“Only 20% of hospitals are ISO 9001 certified,” he said. “This certification tells our team members, our patients and the public that Deborah is not only talking about quality but is pursuing it with discipline and transparency. It is a testament to our hard-working team and their dedication to high-quality standards and process improvements.”
