W. Va. Code R. § 6-1-7

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 21, May 23, 2024
Section 6-1-7 - Health Requirements
7.1. Statutes and rules.

A licensee and the licensee's agents, assistants and employees shall comply with all federal and state laws and rules related to health. State laws include, but are not limited to §§ 16-1-1 et. seq. related to state public health, §§ 16-2-1 et. seq. related to local public health, §§ 16-5-1 et. seq. related to vital statistics, 64CSR18 related to general sanitation, 64CSR32 related to vital statistics, 64CSR56 related to infectious medical waste, and 64CSR64 related to aids-related medical testing and confidentiality.

7.2. Bodies of individuals affected with infections or contagious diseases.

An embalmer who knows that a body is affected with infections or contagious diseases shall closely and directly supervise the body. The body shall be encased in a heavy burial pouch, transfer case or sealed casket. Body cavities and orifices shall be treated and disinfected.

7.3. Viewing, public or otherwise, of unembalmed bodies.

An embalmer shall provide a written disclosure to individuals who wish to view an unembalmed body. This disclosure shall contain relevant information pertaining to the potential spread of infectious or contagious disease or other possible hazards. The embalmer shall thoroughly discuss these risks with the individual wishing to view the body and may require the legally authorized representative or other individuals who will view an unembalmed body to sign a statement which releases the embalmer and his employer from any liability, only after discussing the potential hazards.

W. Va. Code R. § 6-1-7