Systematic review of morbidity and mortality meeting standardization: does it lead to improved professional development, system improvements, clinician engagement, and enhanced patient safety culture?

Emily J Steel; Monika Janda; Shayaun Jamali; Michelle Winning; Bryan Dai; Kylie Sellwood

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Systematic review of morbidity and mortality meeting standardization: does it lead to improved professional development, system improvements, clinician engagement, and enhanced patient safety culture?

February 28, 2024

Steel EJ, Janda M, Jamali S, et al. J Patient Saf. 2024;20(2):125-130.

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Morbidity and mortality (M&M) conferences remain an important opportunity for patient safety education and feedback. This systematic review concluded that implementing standardized structures and processes within M&M meetings (e.g., standardized case selection), along with organizational support, is associated with learning and system improvement.

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