Systematic review of morbidity and mortality meeting standardization: does it lead to improved professional development, system improvements, clinician engagement, and enhanced patient safety culture?
Steel EJ, Janda M, Jamali S, et al. Systematic review of morbidity and mortality meeting standardization: does it lead to improved professional development, system improvements, clinician engagement, and enhanced patient safety culture? J Patient Saf. 2024;20(2):125-130. doi:10.1097/pts.0000000000001184.
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.