The Davidson County Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR), established in 2009, is a community-based, action-oriented process designed to enhance the health and well-being of women, infants, and families through the review of individual cases of fetal and infant
death. State statute TN Code § 68-142-205 authorizes FIMR access to records (medical, social, case management, etc.) to carry out our review process.
The purpose of FIMR is to understand how a wide array of social, economic, health, educational, environmental and safety issues impact fetal and infant loss in Davidson County. FIMR conducts reviews of de-identified cases of fetal and infant deaths to identify how these factors contribute to mortality. FIMR reaches out to those who experienced the loss of a baby during pregnancy or early infancy to offer support, connection to resources and an opportunity to share their story. These stories are the heart of the program and provide a voice for local families who have lost their babies to share their stories and provide insight for improvement.
National Child Fatality Review and Prevention: NCFRP
Tennessee Department of Health Fetal and Infant Mortality Reduction Initiatives
