The paperwork consists of two reports. All hospitals use them. They are designed by the hospital, or are provided by the malpractice carrier. IRs contain the basic information about the event. Information about patient response may also be included.
Investigation reports generally contain a broader range of information.
Names may be given. They argue that there is statutory protection, and that exposure would chill the reporting process. However, MD peer review statutes do not apply to administrative documents, especially those created by non-physicians, which are not generally reviewed by physicians. To reduce risk of unwonted disclosure of information, hospitals may reduce the content of the IR form to the factual information that is available in a medical record. Other information still appears.