Current through September 2, 2024
Section 16.02.10.068 - PREVENTING SPREAD OF HEALTH HAZARDS FROM DEAD HUMAN BODIES01.Embalming. a. The Division of Public Health Administrator or Health District Director may order a dead human body to be embalmed or prohibit embalming to prevent the spread of infectious or communicable diseases or exposure to hazardous substances.b. The dead human body of a person suspected of or confirmed as having a viral hemorrhagic fever at the time of death must not be embalmed, but wrapped in sealed leak-proof material and cremated or buried.02.Burial. The Division of Public Health Administrator or Health District Director may order a dead human body to be buried or cremated, or prohibit burial or cremation, and may specify a time frame for final disposition to prevent the spread of infectious or communicable diseases or exposure to hazardous substances. As required in Section 39-268, Idaho Code, all orders of cremation will be approved by the coroner and the coroner will be notified of prohibitions of cremation ordered by the Administrator or Director.03.Notification of Health Hazard. Any person authorized to release a dead human body of a person suspected of or confirmed as having a prior disease, a viral hemorrhagic fever, other infectious health hazard, or contaminated with a hazardous substance, must notify the person taking possession of the body and indicate necessary precautions on a written notice to accompany the body.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.02.10.068