Title: Perform postmortem care.
Course: Patient Care Technician (14051-III) > Section: Demonstrating Medical Procedures and Patient Care and Comfort Measures

Performance should include

- labeling the body (e.g., toe tag, bag, personal belongings)
- facilitating the disposition of valuables
- providing for forensic considerations
- preparing the body for viewing.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is postmortem care?
- When should postmortem care be initiated?
- When is it appropriate to bathe a patient/client as part of the postmortem care if the patient/client were involved in a violent exchange?
- What are special circumstances related to postmortem care?
- What are family considerations during postmortem care?