DD ISO/TS 22220:2011

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Components of data elements
5 Subject of care identifiers
6 Subject of care name
7 Additional demographic data
8 Subject of care address
9 Subject of care electronic communications
10 Biometric identifiers
11 Subject of care linkage
Annex A (informative) - Collection of data
Annex B (informative) - Messaging
Annex C (informative) - Data matching
Annex D (informative) - Guide for implementation
        of subject of care master indices
Annex E (informative) - Guidelines for searching
        for a subject of care
Annex F (informative) - Names condensed guide
Bibliography

Describes demographic and other identifying data elements suited to capturing subject of care identification in health care settings, and the wide variety of manual and computer enhanced procedures used for this process.

ISO/TS 22220:2011 indicates the data elements and structure suited to accurate and procedurally appropriate and sensitive identification of individuals in health care in a face-to-face setting supported by computer technology, or through interactions between computer systems. It provides guidelines for improving the positive identification of subjects of care within and between health care organizations. ISO/TS 22220:2011 defines demographic and other identifying data elements suited to capturing subject of care identification in health care settings, and the wide variety of manual and computer enhanced procedures used for this process. It provides guidance on the application of these procedures in the manual and the computer environment and makes recommendations about the nature and form of health care identifiers, the management organization to oversee subject of care identification and computer support to be provided for the identification process.