Fatality review teams are uniquely situated to gather data on the complex, multifaceted aspects of a death, equipping them to craft effective prevention strategies.

Case Reporting System

The National Fatality Review-Case Reporting System provides data collection tools, standardized data reports, and consistent technical support to equip review teams to collect standardized case review information to drive prevention.

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Data Dissemination

Researchers request data from the NFR-CRS to explore circumstances surrounding fetal, infant, and child fatalities. Click here to learn more about our data dissemination process or to find out how to make a data request.

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Data Quality Initiative

The Data Quality Initiative provides a systematic way for teams to improve data quality through prioritization and in-depth technical assistance, leading to more thorough understanding of deaths and improved prevention recommendations.

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Data Publications

Fatality review data has been used to study risk and protective factors, cause-specific fatalities, and the effectiveness of fatality review. Click here to explore published research papers using fatality review data from the NFR-CRS.

Training Modules

This video series provides free training in a variety of fatality review topics. Presented by National Center staff, they’re useful for orientation, implementing new processes, or brushing up on aspects of fatality review. Click here to access the training modules.

Quick-Looks

The National Center publishes topic-specific, data-centered Quick Looks, or infographics, to highlight findings from the National Fatality Review-Case Reporting System. Click here to explore National Center Quick-Looks.