AAMI/IEC 80001-1 specifies general requirements for the application of risk management of IT-networks incorporating medical devices that achieve essential properties such as safety, effectiveness, data & system security and interoperability. It defines responsibilities for parties such as medical device manufacturers, non-medical device manufacturers, the responsible organization, IT-network integrator, and potentially others, engaged in installing, using, reconfiguring, maintaining and decommissioning IT-networks incorporating medical devices. This Standard addresses risks related to patients, operators and / or third parties.