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ISO 9001 2008 & CEN/TS 15224 2005: The Contribution of Continuous Medical Education

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  • Antonia Mourtzikou

    (Department of Cytopathology, University of Athens, Athens, Greece)

  • Marilena Stamouli

    (Department of Biochemistry, Naval and Veterans Hospital, Athens, Greece)

  • Elena Athanasiadi

    (Department of Cytopathology, University of Athens, Athens, Greece)

  • Evaggelia Marasidi

    (Department of Biochemistry, Naval and Veterans Hospital, Athens, Greece)

Abstract

The need to implement a Quality Management System in health sector arises from the rising interest for quality in health services by patients, health personnel and society. ISO 9001:2008 and CEN/TS 15224: 2005 apply to health services and emphasize on quality. Their basic principles are customer focus, leadership, involvement of all stakeholders, task-based approach, cooperation of all sectors for quality through information, mutually beneficial relationship with suppliers, continuous improvement, and European harmonization. The implementation of quality management systems in health services is complex due to special characteristics. Moreover, human resources include many different specialties and management/support staff, dedicated and essential to effective health system functioning. Continuing medical education and Continuing Professional Development are important components of professional development and competence, enabling continuous ongoing instruction of knowledge and skills for health professionals. Their outcomes and effects must always be measured and evaluated.

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  • Antonia Mourtzikou & Marilena Stamouli & Elena Athanasiadi & Evaggelia Marasidi, 2015. "ISO 9001 2008 & CEN/TS 15224 2005: The Contribution of Continuous Medical Education," International Journal of Reliable and Quality E-Healthcare (IJRQEH), IGI Global, vol. 4(2), pages 39-50, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:jrqeh0:v:4:y:2015:i:2:p:39-50
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