Procedure

ActionRationale

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   Inform the medical physics department immediately.
   So that the medical physics department staff can begin making the necessary arrangements for removal of the body to the mortuary (DH [15], C).
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   Two nurses wearing gloves, plastic aprons or gown, and overshoes should perform Last Offices as per local policies. Any vomit, blood, faeces or urine must be cleaned from the body.
   To avoid contamination with body fluids. Minimal handling of the body reduces the risk of contamination. E
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   The body should be totally enclosed in a plastic body bag.
   To avoid contamination of the porters and the mortuary staff (DH [15], C).
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   Transfer of the body should be arranged with the medical physics department.
   The medical physics department will supervise the transfer of the body. E