N.D. Admin Code 33-05-02-02 - Notification required of death from post-mortem communicable diseases

When any person dies who has been diagnosed or suspected as having a post-mortem communicable disease, a written notice stating "BLOOD AND BODY FLUIDS PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE OBSERVED" must be securely attached to the body in a prominent location thereon so it can be easily seen when the body is removed for disposition as follows:

1. If the person dies in a hospital or other health care facility, the notice must be prepared and placed by the attending physician or other health care professional or representative on behalf of the hospital or health care facility.

2. If the person dies outside of a hospital or health care facility, the notice must be prepared and placed by the attending physician, or in the absence of an attending physician, by the examining coroner.

Any person who removes a dead human body for disposition which has a notice attached pursuant to this chapter shall ensure that such notice remains attached to the dead body until the body is presented to any funeral practitioner, funeral director, or other person taking possession of the dead body.

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N.D. Admin Code 33-05-02-02

Effective May 1, 1987; amended effective August 1, 2003.

General Authority: NDCC 23-01-03, 28-32-02

Law Implemented: NDCC 23-01-03