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Question From the Field: Why do some fatality reviews have a hard time getting things done?
Fatality review teams that consistently achieve results share several characteristics that foster accountability and drive implementation.

Dr. Mallory O'Brien
Nov 3, 20252 min read


Relaunching with Purpose: Strategic Thinking and Compassionate Leadership
I realized that letting go of control, fear, and attachment was not failure but was a risk worth taking. It was at this point that I knew I needed to bring her wisdom and understanding to others.

Melissa Heinen
Nov 3, 20252 min read


Meeting Communities Where They Are: Aligning Prevention Strategies with Readiness
The CRM, developed by the Tri-Ethnic Center at Colorado State University, recognizes that effective strategies must match the community’s level of readiness as well as be culturally appropriate, realistically implementable to be accepted and sustained.
salusconsultingllc6
Nov 3, 20253 min read


Resource: OFR's Practitioner's Guide to Implementation
The goal of the toolkit is to provide the reader with the needed information to build a successful OFR process with a strong foundation in coalition, data collection, and prevention. The toolkit content draws on other fatality reviews and the authors’ practice-based knowledge.

Melissa Heinen
Oct 28, 20250 min read


Lessons from the Field: Cuyahoga County, Ohio Overdose Fatality Review
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner's Office (CCMEO) co-leads the county OFR with Cuyahoga County Board of Health (CCBH) and has an in-house toxicology laboratory, forensic epidemiologists, and data dashboards.

Melissa Heinen
Oct 28, 20253 min read
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