What is the source of death certificates generated by OCME staff?

The source of death certificates generated by OCME (Office of the Chief Medical Examiner) staff primarily comes from the Electronic Death Registration System (EDRS). The EDRS allows for a standardized and efficient way to create, manage, and process death certificates. This system integrates data from various sources while ensuring that the information is accurate and up to date, allowing OCME staff to access all necessary details related to a death, including demographic data, cause of death, and other vital statistics.

Utilizing EDRS enhances the reliability and consistency of the information on death certificates, thereby improving the overall quality of mortality data. This system serves as a central repository that facilitates compliance with legal and public health requirements related to vital statistics. Other sources mentioned, like personal records from families, hospital records, and county clerks, might provide additional information but are not primary sources for the official death certificates generated by the OCME.