Characteristics of morbidity and mortality conferences associated with the implementation of patient safety improvement initiatives, an observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of this study was to identify the characteristics of morbidity and mortality conferences (MMCs) associated with the implementation of patient health-care quality and safety improvement initiatives.

Methods

We conducted an observational study of MMCs and followed up improvement initiatives for 1 year. Data on MMC baseline characteristics were abstracted using document analysis and observation of a meeting in three university hospitals in France (Grenoble, Nice, and Cochin [Paris] hospitals). Fifty-nine MMCs were included in medical (n = 24), surgical (n = 21), and anesthesiology and/or intensive care (n = 14) departments. An effectiveness index was computed by summing a composite score for each initiative pertaining to the MMC.

Results

Overall, 282 i

SUBMITTER: Francois P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4734851 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature