NEN 7510 Audit-Ready: The Fastest Route to Compliance with AuditDirect
NEN 7510 Audit-Ready: The Fastest Route to Compliance with AuditDirect
NEN 7510 Audit-Ready: The Fastest Route to Compliance with AuditDirect
Finally demonstrably compliant with NEN 7510? We provide a pragmatic implementation. That keeps your data secure and gives you time back for what really matters: your clients and patients.
The consultants at AuditDirect do this without cringeworthy jargon, unnecessary paperwork, and patronizing consultants.
Finally demonstrably compliant with NEN 7510? We provide a pragmatic implementation. That keeps your data secure and gives you time back for what really matters: your clients and patients.
The consultants at AuditDirect do this without cringeworthy jargon, unnecessary paperwork, and patronizing consultants.
Finally demonstrably compliant with NEN 7510? We provide a pragmatic implementation. That keeps your data secure and gives you time back for what really matters: your clients and patients.
The consultants at AuditDirect do this without cringeworthy jargon, unnecessary paperwork, and patronizing consultants.
The consultants of AuditDirect have:
100+
Companies successfully
guided
100+
Companies
successfully
guided
10+
Various countries
supported
10+
Various
countries
guided
500+
Audit days
experience
500+
Audit days
experience
7+
Minimum years
work experience
7+
Minimum years
work experience
AuditDirect guides you to NEN 7510 certification
AuditDirect guides you to NEN 7510 certification
We translate your current way of working directly into NEN 7510-compliant documentation. Our consultants remove the noise: we document only what the standard requires and what fits your organization. This avoids duplicate work and ensures a streamlined process toward the audit. We arrange the evidence, schedule the audit, and guide you until the certificate is on the wall. Even after that, we remain involved: with our annual maintenance, recertification audits take hardly any time or energy.
Step 1
Documentation &
Preparation
Implementation &
Evidence
Step 2
Implementation &
Evidence
Step 2
Audit &
Certification
Step 3
Audit &
Certification
Step 3
Maintenance &
Follow-up
Step 4
Maintenance &
Follow-up
Step 4
For those who want to hear the NEN terms: Our Expertise and Jargon Section.
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Structured and worry-free toward your NEN 7510 certification. As your expert partner, we guide you from the initial phase to the certificate. We begin with a baseline measurement (gap analysis) to see exactly what is still missing in relation to the standard. Next, we carry out an in-depth risk analysis, specifically focused on the security of patient data and healthcare processes. Based on this, together we set up the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and write policies that are workable.
The core of our approach is practical: we talk with your employees and suppliers to translate the policy into concrete control measures. In this way, you comply with NEN 7510 not only on paper, but also in daily practice. We conclude the process with the mandatory internal audit and management review. This closes the PDCA cycle, secures quality, and shows that your organization is 100% ready for the external audit.
For those who want to hear the NEN terms: Our Expertise and Jargon Section.
(Does this already give you a headache? Then click the ^ above)
Structured and worry-free toward your NEN 7510 certification. As your expert partner, we guide you from the initial phase to the certificate. We begin with a baseline measurement (gap analysis) to see exactly what is still missing in relation to the standard. Next, we carry out an in-depth risk analysis, specifically focused on the security of patient data and healthcare processes. Based on this, together we set up the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and write policies that are workable.
The core of our approach is practical: we talk with your employees and suppliers to translate the policy into concrete control measures. In this way, you comply with NEN 7510 not only on paper, but also in daily practice. We conclude the process with the mandatory internal audit and management review. This closes the PDCA cycle, secures quality, and shows that your organization is 100% ready for the external audit.
For those who want to hear the NEN terms: Our Expertise and Jargon Section.
(Does this already give you a headache? Then click the ^ above)
Structured and worry-free toward your NEN 7510 certification. As your expert partner, we guide you from the initial phase to the certificate. We begin with a baseline measurement (gap analysis) to see exactly what is still missing in relation to the standard. Next, we carry out an in-depth risk analysis, specifically focused on the security of patient data and healthcare processes. Based on this, together we set up the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and write policies that are workable.
The core of our approach is practical: we talk with your employees and suppliers to translate the policy into concrete control measures. In this way, you comply with NEN 7510 not only on paper, but also in daily practice. We conclude the process with the mandatory internal audit and management review. This closes the PDCA cycle, secures quality, and shows that your organization is 100% ready for the external audit.
Direct benefits of a NEN 7510 Certification together with AuditDirect
Benefits of a NEN 7510 Certification
Hundreds of hours saved
Hundreds of hours saved
By documenting processes in a smart and simple way, without unnecessary bureaucracy, you avoid inefficiency and duplicate records. That saves you hundreds of hours per year—valuable time you can spend directly on your clients or patients.
By documenting processes in a smart and simple way, without unnecessary bureaucracy, you avoid inefficiency and duplicate records. That saves you hundreds of hours per year—valuable time you can spend directly on your clients or patients.
Clear insight into risk
Clear insight into risk
Clear insight into risk
Our systematic approach makes you take a practical look at the places where medical data and care processes are truly vulnerable. You get a clear understanding of your current level of security and how you are covering risks.
Our systematic approach makes you take a practical look at the places where medical data and care processes are truly vulnerable. You get a clear understanding of your current level of security and how you are covering risks.
Demonstrably compliant with NEN 7510
Demonstrably compliant with NEN 7510
Your information security is immediately demonstrable and under control. You can now provide the required evidence much faster than before, which makes negotiations easier, shortens inspections, and reduces stress until it disappears.
Your information security is immediately demonstrable and under control. You can now provide the required evidence much faster than before, which makes negotiations easier, shortens inspections, and reduces stress until it disappears.
Focus on growth
Focus on growth
We make sure you are audit-ready for NEN 7510 as quickly as possible. You can focus on the real work again. You continue to provide continuity, without compliance issues slowing down or hindering your daily operations.
We make sure you are audit-ready for NEN 7510 as quickly as possible. You can focus on the real work again. You continue to provide continuity, without compliance issues slowing down or hindering your daily operations.
Documentation and
reporting200 to 300
hours per year
saved
Internal audits
& customer questions400 to 600
hours per year
saved
Security
incidents50% to 80%
downtime
reduction
Operational
efficiency20% to 40%
fewer errors,and rework
Documentation and
reporting200 to 300
hours per year
saved
Internal audits
& customer questions400 to 600
hours per year
saved
Security
incidents50% to 80%
downtime
reduction
Operational
efficiency20% to 40%
fewer errors,and rework
Documentation and
reporting200 to 300
hours per year
saved
Internal audits
& customer questions400 to 600
hours per year
saved
Security
incidents50% to 80%
downtime
reduction
Operational
efficiency20% to 40%
fewer errors,and rework
What does NEN 7510 mean for your healthcare organization?
What does NEN 7510 mean for your healthcare organization?
What does NEN 7510 mean for your healthcare organization?
NEN 7510 is, at its core, nothing more than an agreement: how do we in the Netherlands handle patient data safely? For your organization, this means that you can demonstrate that medical information is in safe hands with you. So it is not an unnecessary luxury, but a foundation of good care.
Although the standard consists of hundreds of technical requirements, we translate this for you into three clear pillars:
NEN 7510 is, at its core, nothing more than an agreement: how do we in the Netherlands handle patient data safely? For your organization, this means that you can demonstrate that medical information is in safe hands with you. So it is not an unnecessary luxury, but a foundation of good care.
Although the standard consists of hundreds of technical requirements, we translate this for you into three clear pillars:
Privacy First.
Trust between you and your client. Only the people who really need to know have access.
Privacy First.
Trust between you and your client. Only the people who really need to know have access.
Privacy First.
Trust between you and your client. Only the people who really need to know have access.
Always accessible.
Can you access the data at the moment the patient needs care? Your data is there when care calls for it.
Always accessible.
Can you access the data at the moment the patient needs care? Your data is there when care calls for it.
Always accessible.
Can you access the data at the moment the patient needs care? Your data is there when care calls for it.
Accurate data.
Information is always accurate and up to date. Is the data correct and not accidentally changed?
Accurate data.
Information is always accurate and up to date. Is the data correct and not accidentally changed?
Accurate data.
Information is always accurate and up to date. Is the data correct and not accidentally changed?
NEN 7510 ensures that you do not just 'say' that you work safely, but that this is also provable for the Inspectorate, health insurers and your clients. We make sure you meet these requirements, without your daily work suffering as a result.
NEN 7510 ensures that you do not just 'say' that you work safely, but that this is also provable for the Inspectorate, health insurers and your clients. We make sure you meet these requirements, without your daily work suffering as a result.
What is required in healthcare regarding NEN 7510?
What is required in healthcare regarding NEN 7510?
What is required in healthcare regarding NEN 7510?
According to the law (GDPR) and the Inspectorate (IGJ), you must take "appropriate measures" to protect patient data. In healthcare, NEN 7510 is the most widely accepted standard. This obligation has two inseparable aspects, for example:
According to the law (GDPR) and the Inspectorate (IGJ), you must take "appropriate measures" to protect patient data. In healthcare, NEN 7510 is the most widely accepted standard. This obligation has two inseparable aspects, for example:
The Agreements
The Agreements
You are required to identify where data is at risk and which policy applies to it.
You are required to identify where data is at risk and which policy applies to it.
You are required to identify where data is at risk and which policy applies to it.
Agreements with software suppliers are legally required.
Agreements with software suppliers are legally required.
Agreements with software suppliers are legally required.
You must be able to show that employees are actually trained to work safely.
You must be able to show that employees are actually trained to work safely.
You must be able to show that employees are actually trained to work safely.
The Implementation
The Implementation
Access to patient records must be secured with more than a password (e.g. MFA or UZI pass).
Access to patient records must be secured with more than a password (e.g. MFA or UZI pass).
Access to patient records must be secured with more than a password (e.g. MFA or UZI pass).
You must record (and check) who viewed which file and when.
You must record (and check) who viewed which file and when.
You must record (and check) who viewed which file and when.
Equipment such as laptops and tablets must be encrypted against theft.
Equipment such as laptops and tablets must be encrypted against theft.
Equipment such as laptops and tablets must be encrypted against theft.
Paperwork alone is therefore not enough, because the digital door must also actually be locked. Together with you, we take a pragmatic look at both sides and at your internal situation, so that we can set up everything right away that the health insurer and the inspector look at. This way, you immediately know that your care business runs more efficiently, more securely, and much more easily for both parties.
Paperwork alone is therefore not enough, because the digital door must also actually be locked. Together with you, we take a pragmatic look at both sides and at your internal situation, so that we can set up everything right away that the health insurer and the inspector look at. This way, you immediately know that your care business runs more efficiently, more securely, and much more easily for both parties.
The consultants at AuditDirect have provided guidance in 10+ different countries
The consultants at AuditDirect have provided guidance in 10+ different countries
From the initial phase through certification, AuditDirect supports you at every step.
From the initial phase through certification, AuditDirect supports you at every step.
NEN Gap Analysis
In just one day, we will map out how close your organization is to achieving NEN 7510 compliance.
€1,250
Within 24 hours you will receive:
A complete baseline assessment of your current situation
An action plan with concrete next steps
Insight into your strongest points and areas for improvement
Support within the organization, as our consultants will conduct interviews with the involved employees
Guidance only starts after the baseline assessment. This way, we know exactly what is and what is not needed, without wasting your company's time.
Schedule your NEN Baseline Assessment
More information
NEN Internal Audit
A practical Internal Audit that tells you exactly whether you are ready for the external audit.
$1,600*
Within 72 hours you will receive:
A complete independent internal audit that complies with the NEN 7510 norm 9.2.
Clear and practical findings and recommendations
A concrete overview of areas for improvement before the external audit
Clear explanations for management and involved teams
*price is based on a small organization
Plan your NEN internal audit
More information
NEN Gap Analysis
In just one day, we will map out how close your organization is to achieving NEN 7510 compliance.
€1,250
Within 24 hours you will receive:
A complete baseline assessment of your current situation
An action plan with concrete next steps
Insight into your strongest points and areas for improvement
Support within the organization, as our consultants will conduct interviews with the involved employees
Guidance only starts after the baseline assessment. This way, we know exactly what is and what is not needed, without wasting your company's time.
Schedule your NEN Baseline Assessment
More information
NEN Internal Audit
A practical Internal Audit that tells you exactly whether you are ready for the external audit.
$1,600*
Within 72 hours you will receive:
A complete independent internal audit that complies with the NEN 7510 norm 9.2.
Clear and practical findings and recommendations
A concrete overview of areas for improvement before the external audit
Clear explanations for management and involved teams
*price is based on a small organization
Plan your NEN internal audit
More information
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions NEN 7510
Is NEN 7510 mandatory for my organization?
If you work in healthcare and process electronic patient data, NEN 7510 is often the standard you are legally required to meet (under the GDPR and the IGJ). Health insurers and municipalities are also increasingly requiring this in procurement processes. Our solution: We analyse exactly which requirements apply to you and make sure you comply with the laws and regulations, without getting lost in legal text.
Is NEN 7510 mandatory for my organization?
If you work in healthcare and process electronic patient data, NEN 7510 is often the standard you are legally required to meet (under the GDPR and the IGJ). Health insurers and municipalities are also increasingly requiring this in procurement processes. Our solution: We analyse exactly which requirements apply to you and make sure you comply with the laws and regulations, without getting lost in legal text.
Is NEN 7510 mandatory for my organization?
If you work in healthcare and process electronic patient data, NEN 7510 is often the standard you are legally required to meet (under the GDPR and the IGJ). Health insurers and municipalities are also increasingly requiring this in procurement processes. Our solution: We analyse exactly which requirements apply to you and make sure you comply with the laws and regulations, without getting lost in legal text.
How much time will an NEN 7510 process take for me and my employees?
A classic process can cost months of internal hours. That is time you would rather spend on care. Our solution: We take the documentation burden off your hands. We interview you briefly and directly and translate this ourselves into the required policy. Your staff can continue to focus on their clients; we take care of the back end.
How much time will an NEN 7510 process take for me and my employees?
A classic process can cost months of internal hours. That is time you would rather spend on care. Our solution: We take the documentation burden off your hands. We interview you briefly and directly and translate this ourselves into the required policy. Your staff can continue to focus on their clients; we take care of the back end.
How much time will an NEN 7510 process take for me and my employees?
A classic process can cost months of internal hours. That is time you would rather spend on care. Our solution: We take the documentation burden off your hands. We interview you briefly and directly and translate this ourselves into the required policy. Your staff can continue to focus on their clients; we take care of the back end.
We already have ISO 27001; isn’t that enough?
Not quite. ISO 27001 is the general standard for information security, but NEN 7510 adds specific requirements for healthcare (such as logging of records and specific privacy requirements). Our solution: We do not have to start over. We carry out a 'delta analysis' and add only the specific healthcare elements to your existing system. This way, you can quickly and efficiently become NEN 7510 compliant as well.
We already have ISO 27001; isn’t that enough?
Not quite. ISO 27001 is the general standard for information security, but NEN 7510 adds specific requirements for healthcare (such as logging of records and specific privacy requirements). Our solution: We do not have to start over. We carry out a 'delta analysis' and add only the specific healthcare elements to your existing system. This way, you can quickly and efficiently become NEN 7510 compliant as well.
We already have ISO 27001; isn’t that enough?
Not quite. ISO 27001 is the general standard for information security, but NEN 7510 adds specific requirements for healthcare (such as logging of records and specific privacy requirements). Our solution: We do not have to start over. We carry out a 'delta analysis' and add only the specific healthcare elements to your existing system. This way, you can quickly and efficiently become NEN 7510 compliant as well.
Do we have to completely change the way we work to get certified?
Absolutely not. Often existing processes are safer than you think; they are simply not documented properly. We adapt the standard to your organization, not the other way around. We look at what you already do (for example, around logging in or file management) and record it in a way that the auditor will approve. We talk with your employees about the implementation, which means measures (IT, checks, etc.) can change. Pragmatic and workable.
Do we have to completely change the way we work to get certified?
Absolutely not. Often existing processes are safer than you think; they are simply not documented properly. We adapt the standard to your organization, not the other way around. We look at what you already do (for example, around logging in or file management) and record it in a way that the auditor will approve. We talk with your employees about the implementation, which means measures (IT, checks, etc.) can change. Pragmatic and workable.
Do we have to completely change the way we work to get certified?
Absolutely not. Often existing processes are safer than you think; they are simply not documented properly. We adapt the standard to your organization, not the other way around. We look at what you already do (for example, around logging in or file management) and record it in a way that the auditor will approve. We talk with your employees about the implementation, which means measures (IT, checks, etc.) can change. Pragmatic and workable.
How long does it take to become certified?
With many agencies, this takes a year. We think that is too long. Our solution: With our standardized approach and focus on action, we can make you audit-ready in record time. Depending on your current status, this can often be done within just a few months.
How long does it take to become certified?
With many agencies, this takes a year. We think that is too long. Our solution: With our standardized approach and focus on action, we can make you audit-ready in record time. Depending on your current status, this can often be done within just a few months.
How long does it take to become certified?
With many agencies, this takes a year. We think that is too long. Our solution: With our standardized approach and focus on action, we can make you audit-ready in record time. Depending on your current status, this can often be done within just a few months.
Do I need a full-time Security Officer (CISO)?
The standard requires someone to be responsible, but for many care institutions or suppliers a full-time position is too expensive and unnecessary. Our solution: We can fill the role of an (external) Security Officer or coach your internal responsible person. We provide the knowledge and structure so you can meet the requirement without hiring an extra full-time employee.
Do I need a full-time Security Officer (CISO)?
The standard requires someone to be responsible, but for many care institutions or suppliers a full-time position is too expensive and unnecessary. Our solution: We can fill the role of an (external) Security Officer or coach your internal responsible person. We provide the knowledge and structure so you can meet the requirement without hiring an extra full-time employee.
Do I need a full-time Security Officer (CISO)?
The standard requires someone to be responsible, but for many care institutions or suppliers a full-time position is too expensive and unnecessary. Our solution: We can fill the role of an (external) Security Officer or coach your internal responsible person. We provide the knowledge and structure so you can meet the requirement without hiring an extra full-time employee.
May we conduct the required internal audit ourselves?
In theory, yes, but the auditor sets strict requirements for independence: you may not check your own work ("the butcher inspecting his own meat"). Our solution: Our consultants carry out the internal audit for you. We are independent, know the pitfalls of the external auditor, and deliver a report that helps you move smoothly through the official certification process.
May we conduct the required internal audit ourselves?
In theory, yes, but the auditor sets strict requirements for independence: you may not check your own work ("the butcher inspecting his own meat"). Our solution: Our consultants carry out the internal audit for you. We are independent, know the pitfalls of the external auditor, and deliver a report that helps you move smoothly through the official certification process.
May we conduct the required internal audit ourselves?
In theory, yes, but the auditor sets strict requirements for independence: you may not check your own work ("the butcher inspecting his own meat"). Our solution: Our consultants carry out the internal audit for you. We are independent, know the pitfalls of the external auditor, and deliver a report that helps you move smoothly through the official certification process.
What happens after obtaining the certificate?
Information security does not stop with the certificate; the standard requires continuous improvement and annual reassessment. Our solution: We do not leave you on your own. With our maintenance service, we ensure that your system stays up to date throughout the year. We prepare the annual review audits, so you are never faced with surprises and keep your certificate.
What happens after obtaining the certificate?
Information security does not stop with the certificate; the standard requires continuous improvement and annual reassessment. Our solution: We do not leave you on your own. With our maintenance service, we ensure that your system stays up to date throughout the year. We prepare the annual review audits, so you are never faced with surprises and keep your certificate.
What happens after obtaining the certificate?
Information security does not stop with the certificate; the standard requires continuous improvement and annual reassessment. Our solution: We do not leave you on your own. With our maintenance service, we ensure that your system stays up to date throughout the year. We prepare the annual review audits, so you are never faced with surprises and keep your certificate.
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Chamber of Commerce number 91987024
AuditDirect
Book a call now
Contact
Rob Veen
7908 BN, Hoogeveen
Van Leeuwenhoek Street 132
Chamber of Commerce number 91987024
AuditDirect
Book a call now
Contact
Rob Veen
7908 BN, Hoogeveen
Van Leeuwenhoek Street 132
Chamber of Commerce number 91987024