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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES 235 HSs 196.06

Chapter HSS 136

EMBALMING STANDARDS

HSS 136.01 Minimum standards HSS 136.05 Embalming procedures HSS 136.02 Definitions HSS 136.06 Treatment for advanced IISS 136.03 License required HSS 136.07 Partial embalming HSS 136.04 Preparation of bodies prior to embalming

HSS 136.01 Minimum embalming standards. Rules in this (4) CIean body orifices and treat with a topical disinfee- chapter establish minimum standards for embalming Cant. dead human bodies. History: Cr. Register, November, 1960, No. 299, eff. 12-1-80. History: Cr, Register, November, 1980, No. 299, eff. 12-1.80. HSS 136.05 Embalming procedures. In every embalming, HSS 136.02 Definitions. (1) "Embalming" means the use the embalmer shall perform at least the following proce- of procedures specified in this chapter for the preservation dures: and disinfection of dead human bodies. (1) ARTERIAL rN.IECTION. (a) For each 50 pounds of body (2) "Embalming fluid" means a chemical solution in- weight, at least one gallon of arterial embalming fluid jected in , and placed in body cavities, to preserve shall be injected into the arteries of the body. The em- and disinfect a dead human body. balming fluid should be diluted to the percentage of con- centration recommended by the manufacturer of the em- (3) " compound" means an absorbent powder or balming fluid. gel desiccant used to preserve, disinfect and harden body organs after autopsy or the remains of a dead human body (b) Multiple injection sites shall be used if arterial circu- in the state of advanced decomposition. lation is impaired by: History: Cr. Register, November, 1980, No. 299, eff. 12-1-80. 1. Arterial blockage HSS 136.03 License required. (1) No person may embalm 2. Trauma a dead human body unless the person holds an em- balmer's license and a current certificate of registration 3. Autopsy procedures issued by the directors and embalmers examining (2) TREATMENT OF BODY CAVIT1Es. The embalmer shall board, pursuant to s. 445.011, Stats, treat body cavities by: (2) Embalming may only be performed in: (a) Removing liquids and semi-solids contained in the (a) Funeral establishments holding a license and a cur- body by aspiration; rent certificate of registration issued by the funeral direc- (b) Injecting in body cavities at least 8 ounces of concen- tors and embalmers examining board; trated cavity chemicals for each 50 pounds of body weight (b) Hospitals; except that no more than 32 ounces must be injected for body weight in excess of 200 pounds; and (c) Facilities approved by a local medical examiner or if a disaster occurs; or (c) Repeating cavity treatment if distension or purging occurs after reaspiration. (d) Private homes as provided in ch. HSS 135. (3) TREATMENT AFTER AUTOPSY. The embalmer shall Note: See a. HSS 135.04 for additional restrictions on preparation of a treat bodies after autopsy by: corpse. History: Cr. Register, November, 1980, No. 299, eff. 12-1-80, correc- (a) Hypodermically injecting embalming fluid into areas tion in (2) (d) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, Au- where the arterial system has been destroyed by autopsy gust, 1995, No. 476. procedures; HSS 136.04 Preparation of bodies prior to embalming. (b) Removing the visceral contents placed in the body Prior to embalming, or prior to public or final after autopsy and immersing the contents in concentrated disposition of the body if embalming is not performed, the cavity chemicals or other accepted embalmer shall: for at least one hour; and (1) Remove and return all clothing not in need of disin- (c) Applying an autopsy compound to the visceral con- fection; tents following replacement of the contents in the body. (2) Disinfect and sanitize, as needed, any soiled clothing History: Cr. Register, November, 1980, No. 299, off. 12-1-80. before returning it; HSS 136.06 Treatment for advanced decomposition. Bod- (3) Wash the entire body thoroughly with a germicidal ies in a state of advanced decomposition shall be em- soap or detergent; and balmed according to procedures specified in s. HSS 136.05 Register, August, 1995, No. 476

236 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATI'V1; CODE 118S 136.06 unless the degree of decomposition prevents use of those HSS 136,07 Partial embalming. If only partial embalming procedures in which case the embalmer shall; is requested, the body shall be prepared as specified in s. HSS 136.04 and only procedures authorized by next of kin (1) Cover the body in cotton saturated with liquid disin- or other designated persons may be performed. fectant, disinfectant gel or powder; and History. Cr. Register, November, 1980, No. 299, off. 12-1-80. (2) Place the body in an impermeable disaster or body pouch and completely seal the pouch. History. Cr. Register, November, 1950, No. 299, eff. 12-1-80.

Register, August, 1995, No. 476