Using morbidity and mortality conferences to drive quality improvement and reduce errors.

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Using morbidity and mortality conferences to drive quality improvement and reduce errors.

May 17, 2023

Lai B, Horn J, Wilkinson J, et al. Fam Pract Manag. 2023;30(2):13-17.

Morbidity and mortality (M&M) conferences are an established mechanism used to facilitate discussion of errors to generate learning. This peer-reviewed article discusses how one organization implemented an M&M program. The authors share steps taken to support success which include case selection, nonjudgmental culture, and subject matter expert involvement.

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