Is the "International Classification for Patient Safety" a classification?
Schulz, S.; Karlsson, D.; Daniel, C.; Cools, H.; Lovis, C.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 150: 502-506
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0926-9630 PMID: 19745362 Document Number: 629722
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.