Katherine E Bates, Bethany Freeland, Kathryn L Levy, Rebecca M Lombel, Anisha Mazloom, Meera S Meerkov, Kimberly K Monroe, Benjamin W Pritz, Stacey Sears, Courtney Strohacker, Lindsay Studt, Kathrynn A Thompson, Danielle Wilson, Rebecca J Vartanian
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Standardized review of mortalities may identify potential system improvements. We designed a hospitalwide identification, review, and notification system for inpatient pediatric mortalities. METHODS: Key stakeholders constructed a future state process map for identification and review of deaths. An online mortality review form was modified through a series of Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles and spread to all pediatric services in January 2019...
September 22, 2023: Pediatrics