Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 69K-24.042 - Inspection Criteria for Centralized Embalming Facilities

The Department shall inspect centralized embalming facilities on the basis of the following:

(1) There shall be a refrigeration equipment large enough to store all dead human bodies found in the facility at any given time; and

(2) A preparation room equipped as follows:

(a) An exhaust fan with proper screening to exchange the air in the room with outside air at least twelve (12) times per hour;

(b) Operating table with non-porous surface;

(c) Sanitary floors with non-porous surface;

(d) Sanitary waste receptacles;

(e) A hand sink with hot and cold water and a service sink and a floor drain or sanitary drain for the removal of body fluids connected to central sewage system or septic tank. The floor drain may be replaced by an alternative method of removal of body fluids which meet the sanitation requirements of paragraph 69K-21.003(1)(c), F.A.C.;

(f) The following instruments properly maintained:

1. 1 machine for embalming or gravity equipment;

2. 1 aspirator;

3. 1 master trocar;

4. 1 aneurism needle;

5. 1 scalpel;

6. 1 drain tube;

7. 1 arterial tube;

8. 1 scissor;

9. Surgical needles;

10. Eye caps;

11. Surgeon's thread;

12. 1 head rest;

13. Razor and blades;

14. Absorbent cotton;

15. Antiseptic soap;

16. Sheet(s);

17. Towel(s);

18. Disinfectant;

19. Tubing;

20. Disposable surgical gloves.

(g) The following minimum supplies for embalming dead human bodies:

1. 2 bottles arterial fluid per body;

2. 1 bottle cavity fluid per body;

3. Supply of hardening compound for autopsies.

(3) Centralized embalming facilities shall have on site or immediately available sufficient sealed containers of a type required for the transportation of bodies which prevents the seepage or emission of offensive fluids or odors.

(4) Compliance with rule 69K-24.041, F.A.C.

(5) Preparation room shall meet the requirements of the Department of Health chapter 64E-16, F.A.C., which prescribes minimum sanitary practices relating to the management of biomedical waste, including segregation, handling, labeling, storage, transport and treatment. Centralized embalming facilities shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 69K-24.042

Rulemaking Authority 497.103, 497.385 FS. Law Implemented 497.385 FS.

New 5-26-99, Amended 1-30-02, Formerly 61G 8-24.042.

New 5-26-99, Amended 1-30-02, Formerly 61G8-24.042.