Evolving from Morbidity and Mortality Conference to a Case-based Error Reduction Conference: An Evidence-based Guide to Best Practices from the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors

Abstract

Morbidity and mortality conferences are common among emergency medicine residency programs and are an important part of quality improvement initiatives. Here we review the key components of running an effective morbidity and mortality conference with a focus on goals and objectives, case identification and selection, session structure, and case presentation.