Last date for submission of paper: unknown; Contact person: unknown; Sponsored by Alden Memorial Lecture. In keeping with our ongoing commitment and dedication to patient safety, high-quality healthcare, and process improvement, a variety of activities are designed to facilitate improvement and enhance a culture of safety. Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) conferences are designed to provide a time for clinical members of the department to gather and confidentially discuss ways to improve based on actual episodes of patient care.