Simplification of mortality case review

With so many various parties vying for access to the medical record after patient dismissal, one of the least appreciated "competitors" is review of the record for quality care concerns, and more specifically, mortality record review. Through use of existing computerized data, a reporting system can easily be developed that will result in increased availability as well as a more timely and effective mortality case review process. The author details how St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Wichita, Ks., developed such a system.