Is the "International Classification for Patient Safety" a classification?
The WHO has developed and is currently testing a classification for patient safety (ICPS). Analyzing the ICPS in the light of classificatory and ontology principles as well as international standards we conclude that its qualification as a classification or taxonomy is misleading. Acknowledging its merits as a standard reporting instrument for change management and process improvements we propose formal improvements.
Schulz
Stefan
S
IMBI, University Medical Center, 79104 Freiburg, Germany. stschulz@uni-freiburg.de
Karlsson
Daniel
D
Daniel
Christel
C
Cools
Hans
H
Lovis
Christian
C
D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000517:prevention & control; D017751:Safety Management / Q000145:classification*; D014944:World Health Organization