Sodexo Achieves ISO Certification for Excellence in Healthcare Technology Management
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (June 5, 2024) – Sodexo, global leader in facilities and technology management for healthcare organizations, announced today its achievement of the ISO 13485:2016 certification for its Quality Management System. This certification, issued by NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR), underscores Sodexo’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards in the management and maintenance of medical equipment for healthcare delivery organizations. ISO 13485 is the quality management systems standard for the medical device industry.
This milestone places Sodexo among the elite in the healthcare technology management industry, recognizing the organization’s dedication to meeting rigorous quality standards. The ISO 13485 certification reflects Sodexo’s substantial investment in quality management and operational excellence, marking a significant achievement in the company’s ongoing mission to enhance healthcare services.
"We are very happy to have earned our ISO 13485 certificate," said David Franklin, Sodexo Vice President. "This achievement demonstrates the strength of Sodexo quality and regulatory compliance."
“We commend Sodexo on prioritizing quality in medical devices by achieving certification to ISO 13485,” stated Sameer Vachani, Senior Director of NSF-ISR. “Companies certified to the ISO 13485 standard show they are actively implementing quality management systems in their organization, supporting the health and safety of their workforce, customers, and end users.”
The scope of Sodexo’s certification includes the management and maintenance of medical equipment for healthcare delivery organizations. This certification confirms that Sodexo’s Quality Management System meets the stringent requirements set forth by the ISO 13485:2016 standard, ensuring the highest level of safety and efficiency in healthcare technology management.
“The certification represents a major investment,” said Franklin. “And it demonstrates Sodexo’s unwavering commitment to excellence in healthcare technology management.”
About Sodexo North America
Sodexo North America is part of a global Fortune 500 company with a presence in 45 countries. Sodexo specializes in sustainable food service and valued experiences, in all 50 U.S. states, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam, at every moment in life: learn, work, heal and play. Additionally, the company indirectly supports additional jobs through its annual purchases of goods and services from small to large businesses. Sodexo North America is committed to meeting the challenges of everyday life with a dual goal: to improve the quality of life of our employees and those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.
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