Title :
Lessons for the future: safety critical systems
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Comput., South Bank Univ., London, UK
Abstract :
This paper investigates the underlying flaws in the development of the LAS despatch system and compares it with similar attempts from across the globe. The common themes that seem to plague ambulance despatch systems are investigated and put into context and a set of recommendations and lessons is proposed. The question of professionalism and ethics stands out and leads to the recognition of the value of failure analysis in the context of information systems development. Failure it is argued provides a great learning opportunity that may lead, when recognised, to enhanced professionalism and future success
Keywords :
professional aspects; safety-critical software; social aspects of automation; LAS despatch system; ambulance despatch systems; ethics; information systems development; professionalism; safety critical systems; Application software; Computer applications; Computer industry; Ethics; Failure analysis; Forensics; Information systems; Project management; Resource management; Road safety;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering of Computer-Based Systems, 1999. Proceedings. ECBS '99. IEEE Conference and Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Nashville, TN
Print_ISBN :
0-7695-0028-5
DOI :
10.1109/ECBS.1999.755893
