Cremation Exam with 100% Correct Answers

Basic Information for First Call - -name of deceased and location/place of death -Name of person calling you, their relationship to the deceased and their phone number -Name of NOK if not the caller and contact number -Name of attending physician -Age of deceased -Consider post-mortem procedures if applicable -Permission to embalm and (optional) brief discussion of service arrangements -Consider setting up a time for arrangements along with necessary information and special requests Chain of custody - -"the chronological documentation showing the custody, control, transfer, analysis, and disposition of remains and personal property" -Note: "Documentation chain of custody is key to avoiding lawsuits for negligence in this area. Every step of the way must be recorded, and the records must be achieved and accessible if needed" (CANA) Transfer - -departure time form FH and arrival time at place of death -Bodies in transit may be subject to delays, accidents, detours, mechanical breakdowns, fire, and criminal activity" CANA -Record time for departure from place of death -Avoid multiple transfers when possible Chain of custody procedures - -inspect and itemize personal effects -Prepare personal property receipt Before taking charge of remains - -validate identify of decedent with parties releasing body -FH decedent release form signed Chain of custody in summary - -proven to reduce cremation liability risk -Complete chains are only "objective evidence" you as evidence to your performance Methods of Identification - -visual recognition and identification -Photo may be used -Authorizing part must "sign off" -When ID is questionable: -Matching characteristics (e.g. Tattoos, scars), scientific means (DNA), odonatological records, however.... -Written consent for families that do not wish to positively id body through viewing