Frequently, risk management departments depend on voluntary reporting to learn about adverse events. New analytic approaches can supplement existing reporting structures and afford proactive organizations with access to events missed through voluntary reporting.

This presentation will: 1) provide an overview of available health information management strategies; 2) discuss their potential for creating the reliable identification of unknown patient safety opportunities and potential losses; and 3) utilize a detailed case analysis to demonstrate one academic medical center's early successes with data mining for loss control and patient safety.