INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM MULTI-CASUALTY MORGUE …

1 INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM MULTI-CASUALTY MORGUE MANAGER I-MC-234 COURSE ADMINISTRATOR'S GUIDE AND TRAINEE WORKBOOK Self-Paced Instruction March, 1990 Revised March, 1993 March 1990 (Rev. 3/93) I-MC-234 This document contains information relative to the INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) component of the National INCIDENT Management SYSTEM (NIMS). This is the same INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM developed by FIRESCOPE. Additional information and documentation can be obtained from the following sources: Cal EMA FIRESCOPE OCC Document Control 2524 Mulberry Street Riverside, CA 92501-2200 (951) 320-6199 Fax (951) 784-3026 March 1990 (Rev. 3/93) I-MC-234 i MORGUE MANAGER CONTENTS COURSE ADMINISTRATOR S GUIDE: Introduction.

2 1 Course Instructions ..2 1. 2. Course Objectives ..2 3. Course Administrator s Guide ..3 Final Examination ..4 Final Examination Keyed Answers ..6 TRAINEE WORKBOOK: Unit 1: Introduction ..1 Unit 2: Staffing and Organization of the MORGUE ..2 Unit 3: Logistical and Physical Need of the MORGUE ..4 Progress Check 1 ..6 Unit 4: MORGUE Operations ..8 Progress Check 2 ..10 Unit 5: Demobilization ..12 Final Progress Check ..13 Appendix A: Mortality Management Guideline ..15 March 1990 (Rev. 3/93) I-MC-234 1 MORGUE MANAGER INTRODUCTION MORGUE Manager, I-MC-234, Self-Paced Instruction is a course designed to train individuals at a local level and at their own pace, to perform as an effective MORGUE Manager in the MULTI-CASUALTY Branch of the INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM .

3 The instruction level is targeted toward trainees who have had little or no exposure to the functioning of this position. This course is presented entirely through a self-paced written text, supplemented by an organization chart and an appendix. Progress checks test the trainees' understanding as they proceed through the text. The Final Exam, a formal, proctored, closed book examination measures the trainees' comprehension of the course material. The Course Administrator has the responsibility to administer the course to meet specific agency training needs. March 1990 (Rev. 3/93) I-MC-234 2 COURSE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Prerequisites - The trainee must have completed Basic ICS, I-220, and must be a public official, , firefighter, peace officer, coroner.

4 2. Course Objectives - Performance: a. Given course instruction, the trainee will describe how to select and organize a temporary MORGUE . b. Given course instruction, the trainee will describe considerations for the handling of the deceased and for preservation of evidence for investigation of the death. c. The trainee will perform satisfactorily in the position during the multi- casualty exercise. Instructional: Unit 1 Introduction - The trainee will have knowledge of the course composition and performance standards. Unit 2 Staffing and Organization of the MORGUE - The trainee will be able to identify the staffing and organizational requirements of a MORGUE during a MULTI-CASUALTY INCIDENT .

5 Unit 3 Logistical and Physical Needs of the MORGUE - The trainee will be able to determine the logistical and physical needs of the MORGUE . Unit 4 MORGUE Operations - The trainee will be able to identify the essential considerations in the operation of a MORGUE . Unit 5 Demobilization - The trainee will be able to identify the procedures required to demobilize the MORGUE . March 1990 (Rev. 3/93) I-MC-234 3 3. Course Administrator's Guide - This text is designed to provide the Course Administrator the information needed to administer the course. Access to this guide must be limited to those involved in administering the course. a. Time Element: Trainees will progress at different rates through the course.

6 A strong commitment to duty is essential for successful completion of this course. Upon completion of the course the trainee should spend additional time researching local laws and policies regarding handling of the deceased. b. Equipment and Materials: Because of the design of this course, equipment and materials needed are minimal. The Trainee Self-Paced Workbook, paper, and pencil are all that are required. The Course Administrator's name and telephone number should be entered in the space provided in the Workbook Introduction. c. Evaluation: Progress Checks have been included at intervals through the Workbook to measure whether the trainee has successfully mastered the unit objectives.

7 Trainees should attain a score of 100% on each Progress Check before proceeding to the next unit. The Final Progress Check is similar to the Final Exam and covers the entire course. A score of 90% is passing. After trainees have completed the Final Progress Check and feel satisfied with their comprehension of the material, the Course Administrator should be contacted to schedule the Final Exam. The Course Administrator should establish a convenient time and place to administer the Final Exam. If the trainee has not contacted the Course Administrator after a reasonable period of time, the trainee should be contacted to monitor progress. The Final Exam is a formal, proctored, closed book examination.

8 The Final Exam can be found on Page 4 and the Keyed Final Exam can be found on Page 6 of this Course Administrator's Guide. d. Administration: The Course Administrator is responsible for identifying the time period to meet both the needs of the agency and the trainee involved. The Course Administrator is also responsible for taking appropriate action in case of trainee failure, recording completion on agency training records, and issuing the certificate of completion. March 1990 (Rev. 3/93) I-MC-234 4 MORGUE MANAGER FINAL EXAMINATION Choose the most correct answer. 1. The responsibility for handling the deceased rests primarily with a. fire service b. Coroner c. emergency medical service d.

9 Hospitals 2. The MORGUE Manager reports to whom in the INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM ? a. Treatment Unit Leader b. Medical Group Supervisor c. Logistics Section Chief d. Triage Unit Leader 3. Which of the following is not a responsibility of the MORGUE Manager? a. Coordination with the Patient Transportation Group b. Maintaining records c. Establishing the MORGUE area d. Maintaining security of the deceased 4. Which of the following would be helpful in preventing deterioration of the deceased in warm weather? a. Shade b. An air-conditioned room for the MORGUE c. Refrigerated trucks for storing the deceased d. All of the above 5. Which of the following factors is not important in picking a location for a MORGUE ?

10 A. Communications b. Accessibility c. Wind direction d. Shelter 6. Which of the following is part of the minimum protective equipment for persons handling the deceased? a. Self-contained breathing apparatus b. Steel-toed boots c. Latex gloves d. All of the above March 1990 (Rev. 3/93) I-MC-234 5 7. Which of the following may be useful for documentation during MORGUE operations? a. Chalk b. Camera and film c. Pen and paper d. All of the above 8. Which of the following should make the decision to move the deceased? a. Triage Unit Leader b. MORGUE Manager c. INCIDENT Commander d. Any of the above 9. Which of the following would be the first to place a tag on the deceased? a. Triage Personnel b.