TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Health and security assistance provider MedAire, Inc. (ASX Code: MDE) has renewed its ISO 9001:2000 certification after the company successfully completed its bi-annual ISO audit, conducted by Australia-based International Certifications, Ltd.
The most recent audit was the fourth successive audit in which findings returned no corrective actions. The perfect marks have earned the company a Certificate of Excellence Award from the auditing firm -- making MedAire one of only three companies to ever receive such an award.
“Maintaining this certification helps us assure our clients that we will continue to deliver on our promise to provide them with the highest standards of care,” said Joan Sullivan Garrett, MedAire chairman and CEO. “MedAire has always strived to make continuous quality improvement an integral part of our day-to-day operations and this certification goes a long way in proving that.”
ISO 9001:2000 is a set of universal standards for a quality assurance system that is recognized around the world. Currently 146 countries have adopted the ISO network of national standards. MedAire is audited every six months for continued compliance and must pass a recertification audit every three years.
MedAire’s sister company in the United Kingdom, MedAire Ltd., successfully passed its initial ISO registration audit -- earning the company an ISO 9001:2000 certification. MedAire Ltd. also completed its audit process without any corrective actions being noted.
About MedAire, Inc.
Established in 1986, MedAire offers fully integrated health and security solutions including remote emergency assistance services, evacuations, training and web-based education programs, specialized resources such as medical and security kits and a network of western-standard medical clinics in Asia.
MedAire provides services to international business travelers and expatriates, commercial airlines throughout the world, corporate flight departments, government agencies, military and maritime operators. MedAire, listed under MDE on the Australian Stock Exchange, can be found on the Internet at http://www.medaire.com/.
MedAire, Inc.
CONTACT: Brant Galloway of MedAire, Inc., +1-480-333-3700,bgallow@medaire.com
Web site: http://www.medaire.com/