Preventing patient harm via adverse event review: An APSA survey regarding the role of morbidity and mortality (M & M) conference

Peer-review endeavors represent the continual learning environment critical for a culture of patient safety. Morbidity and mortality (M&M) conferences are designed to review adverse events to prevent future similar events. The extent to which pediatric surgeons participate in M&M, and believe M&M improves patient safety, is unknown.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - February 11, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Loren Berman, Madelene Ottosen, Elizabeth Renaud, Belinda Hsi-Dickie, Annie Fecteau, David Skarda, Adam Goldin, Shawn Rangel, KuoJen Tsao, APSA Quality and Safety Committee Source Type: research