Tag: IACME Accredited

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Medium Office: Evidence Procedures Documents

These documents pertain to prescription medication and general evidence procedures, and address standards for IACME Agency Practices, section “A”, IACME Investigative Practices, section “B”, as well as IACME Morgue Facilities, section “C”. These examples are reflective of a medium-sized office with autopsies performed at their state medical examiner’s office.
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Medium Office: Medication and Property and Evidence Documents

These documents pertain to medication and evidence at scene – including general property and evidence – and address standards for IACME Agency Practices, section “A”, IACME Investigative Practices, section “B”, as well as IACME Morgue Facilities, section “C”. These examples are reflective of a medium-sized office with autopsies performed at other facilities.
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Medium Office: Deputy Coroner Training Documents

These documents pertain to training for deputy coroners as well as general training prior to employment, and address standards for IACME Forensic Specialists, section “E”. These examples are reflective of a medium-sized office with autopsies performed at their state medical examiner’s office.
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Small Office: Training Guideline Document

This policy example is designed to provide guidance on the initial and continued training of personnel, and addresses standards for IACME Forensic Specialists, section “E”. This example is reflective of a small office that performs autopsies in-house.
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Small Office: Media and Release of Information Documents

These documents pertain to interaction with news agencies and multimedia use – including release of documents – and address standards for IACME Agency Practices, section “A”. These examples are reflective of a small office that performs autopsies in-house.
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Medium Office: Investigation and Records Management Documents

These documents pertain to death certificates, scene photography, Preservation of Evidence Act (The DNA Act) policy, records management, release of information, reporting writing – including subpoenas – and address standards for IACME Agency Practices, section “A” as well as IACME Investigative Practices, section “B”. These examples are reflective of a medium-sized office that performs autopsies in-house and at other facilities.
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Medium Office: Records Documents

These documents pertain to procedures for death certification – including file storage, records and fees, and media relations – and address standards for IACME Agency Practices, section “A” as well as IACME Investigative Practices, section “B”. These examples are reflective of a medium-sized office with autopsies performed at their state medical examiner’s office.
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Medium Office: Autopsy and External Examination Document

This policy example provides guidance around conducting forensic autopsies and external examinations – including autopsy photographs and equipment – and addresses standards for IACME Morgue Facilities, section “C”. This example is reflective of a medium-sized office that performs autopsies in-house and at other facilities.
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Medium Office: Morgue Procedures Documents

These documents pertain to morgue procedures, preparing decedent for transportation, and guidelines for unclaimed or indigent remains – including cremation policies – and address standards for IACME Morgue Facilities, section “C”. These examples are reflective of a medium-sized office with autopsies performed at their state medical examiner’s office.
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Medium Office: Morgue Operations and Lab Services Documents

These documents pertain to radiographs, release of unidentified remains, rotation plans for on-call mortuaries – including decedent transportation – and address standards for IACME Morgue Facilities, section “C” as well as IACME Laboratory Services, section “D”. These examples are reflective of a medium-sized office with autopsies performed at other facilities.