2. Transfer / Removal of Remains Flashcards
What is a transfer?
Moving remains from location A to location B
What is a removal?
The moving of the dead human body from the place of death to the funeral home or other designated place
Who can make a transfer?
Anyone
What types of vehicles are used to move bodies?
Van
Hearse
Suburban
What are factors to consider when deciding a vehicle to use to pick up?
Age
Location
What equipment should you have in the vehicle?
Cot
Cot cover
Gloves
Baby Bassinet
Clean Sheets
Pillow or Head Block
What is a no-no with cots?
Dirty cots
Visible blood stains
What is a no-no with removals?
Dirty vehicle
Multiple bodies
Dirty transfer cot
Visible blood stains
Cots brought directly to the front door
What is a no-no with attendants?
Wearing mismatched clothing
Without jacket
Gloves poking out of pockets
Things to remember during home removals?
Verify address is correct
Go to door without the cot
Observe surroundings
Ask permission to return to vehicle to retrieve cot
Remove soiled bed linen
When doing an institutional removal, if you don’t know designated parking, where should you aim for?
By the dumpster
How do we observe our surroundings?
Check for stairways
Size of hallways
Check furniture and doorways
Check for position, condition, and size of the deceased
