The Medical Event Reporting System – Total HealthSystem (MERS-TH) is a web-based effective process for improving patient safety in any type of healthcare facility or network. 

MERS-TH:

• Incorporates standardized reporting forms and event and causal taxonomies for all event types
• Has fine-grained and flexible access control and automatic notifications
• Includes online search and query tools and reports
• Uses built-in investigative and root cause analysis tools
• Is user friendly and affords fast feedback
• Provides a central database of reports for process improvement and sharing solutions across facilities
• Allows a real time view into patient safety for the entire institution