Procedures for Handling Bodies of Deceased Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 Patients
Published : April 6, 2020
Follow standard infection prevention control practices at all times. These include:
- Hand hygiene
- Using personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., water-resistant apron, gloves, masks, eyewear)
- Safe handling of sharps and infectious waste
- Disinfecting bag or sheets housing the dead body, instruments, and devices used on the patient
- Disinfecting linen and cleaning and disinfecting environmental surfaces
Resource Type:
Guides
Resources Focus Area:
COVID-19
