Table 2 MPDSR tools and protocols (n = 38)
Item | YES n (%) | NO n (%) |
|---|---|---|
There are written policies, guidelines or protocols regarding the practice of MPDSR | 11 (29) | 27 (71) |
Data collection forms are available | 37 (97) | 1 (3) |
Tools include causes of deaths | 35 (92) | 3 (8) |
Tools include modifiable factors for the cause of death | 35 (92) | 3 (8) |
Tools include a place to follow up on actions taken | 3 (8) | 35 (92) |
Attendance is mandatory | 20 (53) | 18 (47) |
Death review meetings is held at the stated interval | 1 (3) | 37 (97) |
Data trends are displayed or shared | 0 (0) | 38 (100) |
Evidence of change based on recommendation arising from death review findings | 0 (0) | 38 (100) |
Unique persons who take a specific effort in promoting death reviews, including management, professionals, driving forces | 38 (100) | 0 (0) |
The coordinator(s) have other responsibilities (e.g. information officer. I.Q.I. focal point, etc.) | 38 (100) | 0 (0) |
Clear leader(s) involved in establishing and championing death reviews | 36 (95) | 2 (5) |
Has anyone in facility or district leadership signed a commitment or undertaken an agreement that s/he would ensure that MPDSR is implemented in the facility? | 0 (0) | 38 (100) |
The facility in charge chairs the MPDSR meeting | 21 (55) | 17 (45) |
Evidence that staff have received MPDSR training in the past year | 0 (0) | 38 (100) |