CODIMS Technology

Coroner’s Office Death Investigation Management System (CODIMS) is an application designed to capture death case investigation information discovered during the duties conducted by Georgia coroners and medical examiners. It is a web-based system that can be used anywhere internet access is available. CODIMS enables easy data entry, access, and reporting to reduce Coroners/MEs workload and facilitate data sharing. CODIMS is designed to be largely self-explanatory during data input and aids in the recall of necessary information needed through logically arranged menus and sections, informational prompts, and easily accessed pre-loaded data for quick selection. The entry of free text information has been reduced as much as possible to assist in the quick capturing of case related data. The system captures and stores all case related data, interfaces with the medical examiner’s office and Life Link, aids in monitoring death certificate completion, and produces death related reports. In addition, authorized government agencies requiring death case related data for study can access case data without burdening investigators with continual requests. CODIMS is made available through the Georgia Department of Public Health and is offered to all coroners and medical examiners statewide free of charge. As such, those using the system must agree to the terms and conditions which includes the automatic sharing of death case data to authorized government agencies.