Online submission system for post mortem compliance and audit information launched

Post mortem sector establishments are advised that the online submission system for uploading compliance and audit information is now available.

Issue date: 28 May 2010

This is required in accordance with General Directions 001/2010 and 002/2010

Completed compliance information must be uploaded by 30 June 2010.  There are two forms which must be completed: a report of compliance ratings and a self-assessment questionnaire of compliance evidence.  The forms and submission information are available from the 'submitting post mortem information' page.

Completed audit information can also be uploaded as of today if establishments are ready to do this.  The deadline for information to be uploaded is 30 September 2010.  There is one form which must be completed which is an audit results summary form.  The form and submission information is also available from the ‘submitting post mortem information’ page.

Please note: an error has been discovered on the 'audit results summary form'.  Please ensure you are using the updated document provided above (which has 'updated version May 2010' on the bottom of each page).  The error occurs on page 3, questions F and G. 

Question F should read 'How many of the cases in 'D' and 'E' were hospital cases?

Question G should read 'How many of the cases in 'D' and 'E' were coronial (including Home Office) cases?

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

A frequently asked questions page has also been produced to provide clarification on a few areas we have received enquiries on.