To care for the body after death and comfort the family. Nursing staff will notify nursing supervisor.
Quiet rooms are available for family use.
The keys to these areas may be obtained from the Nursing Supervisor or Chaplain. Reporting environment risk - Red toe tags must be used on all patients posing an environment risk. Necessities for bathing body, removing tubes, and IV's. Clean linen, if necessary. When vital signs have ceased, notify physician.