ISO 9001:2026 Readiness Briefing for Healthcare Leaders
How organizations can prepare for expected updates to ISO 9001
The ISO 9001:2026 standard is expected to be published in September 2026, making it the first major ISO 9001 revision in more than a decade. In this webinar, DNV’s ISO in healthcare experts give an overview of the expected changes and what organizations can do now to prepare for a successful transition.
ISO 9001 is the globally recognized foundation of effective quality management systems across high-risk industries. In this session, we explore how ISO 9001 principles are integrated into DNV's healthcare accreditation model, and what the update will mean for survey readiness.
Learn how ISO 9001:2026 is designed to address emerging priorities such as organizational cultures of resilience, digitalization, remote and hybrid work environments, and climate-related considerations. Understand how these changes may affect organizations that use ISO 9001 principles to drive quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key takeaways
- What is changing in ISO 9001:2026 and why the revision is being introduced to address modern factors influencing the safety and sustainable efficiency and performance of healthcare and other industries.
- How proposed updates may impact healthcare organizations, including changes related to leadership, risk management, resilience, digital transformation, and stakeholder expectations.
- The anticipated publication and transition timeline for ISO 9001:2026 and what organizations can expect as implementation begins.
- Practical steps to prepare now, including reviewing existing quality management systems, engaging leadership, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- How ISO 9001 supports quality and accreditation objectives by providing a framework for consistent, patient-centered, and continuously improving healthcare services.
- Resources available to support the transition, including education, training, and guidance from DNV's healthcare quality and accreditation experts.
Who should watch
This recording is valuable for healthcare executives, clinical quality leaders, accreditation professionals, compliance teams, risk managers, and operational leaders seeking to understand the implications of ISO 9001:2026 and prepare their organizations for a smooth, successful transition.
Watch the recording for actionable insights that can help strengthen your quality management system, improve organizational resilience, and position your organization for continued success under the next generation of ISO 9001 requirements.