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DocuSign Envelope ID:3E565475-78A0-4C5D-AD10-C7A559DA7C44 <br /> 4122 Bennett Memorial Rd. Ste 207 919-492-5017 (24/7 Dispatch) <br /> Durham, NC 27705 919-937-9667 (Office) <br /> Handling <br /> • When handling decedents, follow precautions for infection control.Wear appropriate PPE (i.e., nitrile gloves, <br /> facemask,and protective clothing).Always wash hands with antiseptic soap/solution after handling <br /> decedent. <br /> • All bodies must be secured in plastic or vinyl body bag. Secure in such a manner that fluids are contained. <br /> Do not damage body when securing. <br /> • Complete logbook entry. Attach a tag or label to the body AND body bag with the following information <br /> (deceased name/date of storage/county of origin): To ensure correct and easy identification of the body. <br /> • Place each body in a separate disaster pouch or in plastic sheeting and tie securely to prevent unwrapping. <br /> Securely attach a second tag with the same information stated above to the outside of the sheeting or <br /> pouch. SEAL each bag with plastic tag and document"unique identifying number"to ensure chain of <br /> custody is not compromised. <br /> • Details of deceased's name and rack number/placement(top/middle/bottom)are recorded on the mortuary <br /> notice board located right outside the cooler in the body storage area.To ensure correct and easy location <br /> of the body. <br /> • At the start of each working day staff will check that correct procedures have been followed for any bodies <br /> checked in overnight/weekend. To ensure correct and easy identification and location of the body. <br /> Release of Remains <br /> RELEASE OF BODIES DURING WOKING HOURS (0900-1700hrs Mon-Fri) <br /> Bodies will only be released to accredited funeral directors or other appropriate persons instructed by <br /> the family. Staff will ensure that any person attending to collect a body is bona fide. To ensure that the <br /> body is release to bona fide persons in accordance with the family's instructions. <br /> All necessary paperwork must be completed and in the possession of the staff before the body can be <br /> released. 1)Body Release Form. 2)Bodies released for burial require: Infection &Contamination Control <br /> Notification Form Bodies released for cremation require: Infection &Contamination Control Notification <br /> Form &Cremation Forms (these must be placed in a sealed envelope, with the deceased's name, shelf <br /> number, DOB and the names and addresses of the two doctors who completed the forms written on the <br /> front).To ensure those handling the body are informed of any potential infection or contamination risks <br /> and to enable cremation to proceed. Envelope necessary to protect confidentiality of the deceased. <br /> Storage facility staff will check white board AND log book to confirm the rack number in order to locate <br /> the correct body. <br /> Storage facility staff will check deceased's name and ID wristband/shroud label to ensure that the <br /> correct body is released. <br />