Or. Admin. Code § 333-535-0160 - Morgue and Autopsy

(1) These facilities shall be directly accessible to an outside entrance and shall be located to avoid transfer of cadavers through public areas.

(2) The following elements shall be provided when autopsies are performed within the hospital:

(a) Refrigerated facilities for body-holding equipped with temperature monitoring and alarms.

(b) Autopsy room. This room shall contain:

(A) Work counter with a hand-washing station;

(B) Storage space for supplies, equipment, and specimens;

(C) Autopsy table;

(D) Clothing change area with shower, toilet, and lockers, within the area; and

(E) Housekeeping service sink or receptacle.

(3) If autopsies are performed outside the facility, only a well-ventilated body-holding room need be provided within the hospital.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 333-535-0160

HB 183, f. & ef. 5-26-66; HB 209, f. 12-18-68; HD 7-1979, f. & ef. 7-17-79; HD 11-1980, f. & ef. 9-10-80; Renumbered from 333-023-0200(16); HD 29-1988, f. 12-29-88, cert. ef. 1-1-89; Renumbered from 333-074-0280; PH 10-2009, f. & cert. ef. 10-1-09; PH 18-2019, repeal filed 10/01/2019, effective 1/1/2020

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 441.060

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.060