The Death Registration Form is used to register all deaths that occur to DSS members at the time
the death occurred. Effort must be made to obtain as accurate as possible the date of death.
However, If the respondent is unsure of the precise date of death, try to probe, using memorable
recent events to help respondents recall the date. A continually updated
local events calendar may
be useful. In all cases, at least the year and month of death must be known. For infants, accurate
day date information must be obtained. Deaths to non-DSS members such as visitors should not
be recorded.