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
- forensic considerations (e.g., not moving, touching, or cleaning the body)
- preparing the body for viewing.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the role of the PCT in forensic considerations?
- What is chain of custody in forensic considerations?
- When should postmortem care be initiated?
- What are special considerations when performing postmortem care on a Muslim, Jewish, or Native American patient/client?
- How can the cultural and religious preferences and practices of families be honored in the event of a patient’s death?