California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 1 - General Acute Care Hospitals
Article 8 - Physical Plant
Section 70829 - Morgue
Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 70829
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Hospitals with a licensed bed capacity of 50 or more shall maintain a well-ventilated morgue with autopsy facilities unless adequate morgue and autopsy facilities are available in the local community.
(b) Hospitals with a licensed bed capacity of 100 or more shall maintain a well-ventilated morgue with autopsy facilities.
(c) Refrigerated compartments shall be maintained if human remains are held unembalmed. The air temperature shall not be higher than 7°C (45°F).
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