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How To Use an ISO Audit Checklist

01 Sep 2023 Posted by Christina Gamache in Blog, Home Page
Introduction Using an ISO audit checklist is an effective way to ensure that your organization complies with the requirements of a specific ISO standard. ISO Audit Checklists provide a systematic framework for auditors to evaluate an organization's processes, procedures and documentation. They ensure that all...
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Management System Tip: What Goes on a Controlled Document Register

18 Aug 2023 Posted by Christina Gamache in Blog, Home Page
The Controlled Document Register is a cornerstone in effective record-keeping and document management. It streamlines processes, enhances accountability, ensures compliance and safeguards the integrity of critical organizational documents. This formal record-keeping system manages important documents by ensuring that only the latest version is in use...
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Management System Tip: Documentation Structure

26 Jul 2023 Posted by Christina Gamache in Blog, Videos
Creating a clear documentation structure is crucial for organizing policies, procedures, forms and other documents related to your organization's business and management system. An organized documentation structure ensures that your employees, as well as stakeholders, can easily find and access the necessary information. Oscar Combs,...
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What To Do After A Failed Audit

26 Jul 2023 Posted by Christina Gamache in Blog, Home Page
Introduction Audits are considered to be a crucial part of corporate governance and risk management. Audits are examinations of an organization's processes and procedures with the purpose of assessing their effectiveness and reliability. Usually, audits are classified as either internal or external. Internal Audits are...
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Document Control Techniques

11 Jul 2023 Posted by Christina Gamache in Blog, Home Page
Introduction Document control techniques are a set of practices and procedures implemented by organizations to manage their documents effectively. These techniques ensure that documents are properly created, reviewed, approved, distributed and maintained throughout their lifecycle. Here are some commonly used document control techniques: Establishing a...
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Choosing the Right Agency for Hospital Accreditation: The Joint Commission vs. DNV

29 Jun 2023 Posted by Christina Gamache in Blog, Home Page
Introduction Determining whether DNV accreditation is better than Joint Commission accreditation depends on various factors, including the specific needs and goals of an organization. Both DNV (Det Norske Veritas) and the Joint Commission are well-known accreditation bodies that assess and certify healthcare organizations. Here are...
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What Is The Difference Between ISO 14001 & ISO 50001

22 Jun 2023 Posted by Christina Gamache in Blog, Home Page
Introduction A vital step towards protecting the environment is establishing an effective environmental and energy management system that is compliant with standards like ISO. These systems help reduce waste, improve energy efficiency and promote sustainable practices. ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 are highly beneficial to...
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Death By a Thousand Nonconformities?

24 Feb 2023 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction Lingchi, was a torture technique used in China in the 1800’s and ended in the early 1900’s, that involved making small slices into a person’s body over an extended amount of time, until the person eventually bled out and died.  Lingchi was a slow,...
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What Are ISO Standards?

09 Jan 2023 Posted by Christina Gamache in Blog, Home Page
Introduction ISO standards are as varied as they are far-reaching and cover a variety of areas. You may be asking yourself, "What are the different ISO standards, and why are ISO standards so important?" No matter your job or industry, it's likely that you have...
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What is Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)?

05 Jan 2023 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page
Introduction Over the past 5 years, the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) movement has become more prevalent. The concept was first introduced in 2004 by the United Nations (UN) under the framework of “Corporate Social Responsibility”. Corporate Social Responsibility has transitioned to ESG and has...
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ISO 27001:2022 – What are the Main Changes?

15 Dec 2022 Posted by Christina Gamache in Blog, Home Page
Introduction to ISO 27001:2022 Changes New innovations and networks of communication for exchanging data assets present new security risks. For the first time since 2013, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has issued a new edition of the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System standard....
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Training Versus Competency

07 Dec 2022 Posted by Oscar Combs in Blog, Home Page

One question we often get from clients is, “What is the difference in training and competency?” Many organizations confuse training with employees being competent. Training is a tool to achieve competency, but training does not mean someone is competent. In this article we will discuss the differences between training and competency and provide some guidance on how to achieve competency.

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ISO 50001 Overview

The ISO 50001 Energy Management System Overview

11 Nov 2022 Posted by Christina Gamache in Blog, Company News
For organizations and businesses committed to addressing their impact, conserving resources and improving the bottom line there is the ISO 50001 Energy Management System (EnMS) Standard. No matter the size or industry this ISO standard provides a practical way to improve energy use, through the...
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