In October the American National Standards Institute accepted a proposal to develop a system of quality standards to be dubbed AT 9000. (AT stands for automated trading.) Kumiega, Van Vliet and a handful of others, including finance industry professionals, belong to a working group that is drafting the proposed system of standards.

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In the MeXvi model, the client participates in building his or her own home to high-quality standards under an affordable, versatile, fast and safe patented construction system.

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In response to the other concerns raised in the report, it said it had introduced a "quality and safety system" into mental health services which closely monitors the standards of care on wards, including nutrition infection control and training and education, among others.

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Its main job would be to develop the standards and structure for a health system that ensures accessible, affordable and high-quality care.

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