Health is a fundamental human right. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), marginalisation, stigmatisation, and discrimination have negative consequences on the physical and mental health of individuals and impede the prosperous evolution of the society and State. Therefore, based on criteria of equity, the UN's third Sustainable Development Goal aims to guarantee universal health coverage and ensure the well-being of the global population.
UNE has several standards that contribute to achieving the goals set out in the SDG 3 Health and well-being to guarantee the people's right to enjoy good health.
Many UNE standards are patient-centred and ensure their safety in various aspects related to different healthcare services. Standard UNE 179003 Health services. Risk management for patient safety, for example, establishes the requirements to be met by a management system with regard to the risks deriving from the provision of healthcare services. Or UNE standard 179006 System for monitoring, preventing, and controlling infections related to healthcare in hospitals. Requirements, which determine the requirements for a monitoring, prevention and control system for healthcare-related infections, serving as guide for hospitals.
