CMT Legal Compliance & Documentation in Funeral Services 3

Question 1

Which OSHA standard primarily governs funeral home workers' exposure to bloodborne pathogens during embalming?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.1030 (Bloodborne Pathogens Standard)

Answer

OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard (29 CFR 1910.1030) is the primary regulation governing occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials in funeral homes.

Question 2

What is 'disinterment' and what legal document is typically required to authorize it?

Accepted Answer

Exhumation of buried remains; disinterment permit

Answer

Disinterment is the exhumation (removal) of buried human remains, and it typically requires a disinterment permit issued by the appropriate governmental authority.

Question 3

Under HIPAA, which of the following parties may a funeral director disclose protected health information (PHI) to without written authorization?

Accepted Answer

Family members for the purpose of disposition of remains

Answer

HIPAA permits disclosure of PHI to authorized persons responsible for the care and disposition of a decedent's remains without written authorization.

Question 4

A consumer requests only direct cremation with no viewing. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, what is the funeral home required to provide?

Accepted Answer

A specific price for the direct cremation package

Answer

When a consumer inquires about direct cremation, the FTC Funeral Rule requires the funeral home to provide the price for that specific package as listed on the GPL.

Question 5

Which document formally records who authorized the disposition of human remains, protecting the funeral home from liability?

Accepted Answer

Authorization for disposition

Answer

The authorization for disposition is a signed legal document that records which person(s) authorized the final disposition and protects the funeral home from liability disputes.

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CMT Legal Compliance & Documentation in Funeral Services 3