Percent of report requests processed within 3 days
Current Value
96.47
Definition
Autopsy reports may be requested by authorized individuals. The Office of the Medical Examiner aims to process these requests to completion within 3 business days.
Measure Definition
The percent of reports of examination received by authorized requestors within 3 business days of the final report being completed.
Story Behind the Curve
A report of examination is a legal, medical document that describes the pathologic findings of a post-mortem examination in detail.
A report of examination is normally requested by families, law enforcement, and insurance companies. It also may be requested by other agencies, like the Federal Aviation Administration and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in specific situations.
We strive to provide copies of the report of examination as quickly as possible when they're requested. Staff turnover in the front office can affect how quickly we respond to requests for these reports.