Quality gaps identified through mortality review. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

Quality gaps identified through mortality review. | AHRQ Patient Safety Network

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• Published February 2016

Quality gaps identified through mortality review.

Kobewka DM, van Walraven C, Turnbull J, Worthington J, Calder L, Forster A. BMJ Qual Saf. 2017;26:141-149.

Inpatient mortality represents a key outcome measure in health care quality and safety. This study described the implementation of an institution-wide mortality review process, which identified significant opportunities to improve care, especially around discussing goals of care and delays in diagnosis.

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