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	OVERVIEW		== '''OVERVIEW''' ==


	This document outlines the policy and service context and attempts to illustrate the desired planning principles and design considerations for mortuary services.		This document outlines the policy and service context and attempts to illustrate the desired planning principles and design considerations for mortuary services.

	*''Part A'' outlines the South African legislation, policies and international guidance reference documents and the service context with respect to mortuary services;		* ''Part A'' outlines the South African legislation, policies and international guidance reference documents and the service context with respect to mortuary services;
	*''Part B'' Planning and design;		* ''Part B'' Planning and design;
	*''Part C'' operation;		* ''Part C'' operation;
	*''Part D'' user room requirements; and		* ''Part D'' user room requirements; and
	*''Part E'' provides case studies.		* ''Part E'' provides case studies.


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	The following table identifies additional IUSS guideline documents which are recommended for reading in conjunction with this guideline.		The following table identifies additional IUSS guideline documents which are recommended for reading in conjunction with this guideline.

	'''Table 1 : IUSS Reference documents'''		=== '''Table 1 : IUSS Reference documents''' ===
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	#LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT		=== LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT ===

	The following documents, as amended (though not an exhaustive list) pertain and contain an additional resource of information which would supplement and provide the basis of a design brief. A finer sense of standard operating procedures and legislative context is likely to inform and enhance the design process, so the professional teams are encouraged to use these as an additional resource:		The following documents, as amended (though not an exhaustive list) pertain and contain an additional resource of information which would supplement and provide the basis of a design brief. A finer sense of standard operating procedures and legislative context is likely to inform and enhance the design process, so the professional teams are encouraged to use these as an additional resource:
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-# EXAMPLE 2: LARGE MORTUARY WITH AUTOPSY FACILITIES
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 Figure 5 shows the layout of a standardised mortuary design. This is a large facility with autopsy capacity. Figure 6 has been presented in order to promote an understanding of the interrelationship between the various functional parts of the mortuary.
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 The layout in this example does not provide for a dedicated exit yard and bodies and hearses entering and leaving the facility do so through the same entrance. This arrangement increases the potential for mistakes in body handling.
-The common use of the bier room as access to the ID room seems to be a compromise resulting from the limited space provided for these rooms. {{Expand}}
+The common use of the bier room as access to the ID room seems to be a compromise resulting from the limited space provided for these rooms.
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	In the context of this document the following definitions pertain:		In the context of this document the following definitions pertain:
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	\|'''Autopsy room:''' Synonymous with post–mortem examination area or suite.		\|'''Autopsy room:''' Synonymous with post–mortem examination area or suite.
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	\|'''Containment facility:''' The part within the demarcated zone in which the most malodorous activities occur. This facility includes the decomposing bodies’ post-mortem examination room, airlock ante room, and a decontamination unit each for men and women. The containment facility is sealed off from the rest of the demarcated area.		\|'''Containment facility:''' The part within the demarcated zone in which the most malodorous activities occur. This facility includes the decomposing bodies’ post-mortem examination room, airlock ante room, and a decontamination unit each for men and women. The containment facility is sealed off from the rest of the demarcated area.
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	\|'''Demarcated area:''' The demarcated area, including the post-mortem examination rooms and all supporting functional spaces is the area where most sensitive, costly and specialised processes occur.		\|'''Demarcated area:''' The demarcated area, including the post-mortem examination rooms and all supporting functional spaces is the area where most sensitive, costly and specialised processes occur.
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	\|'''Dignity of deceased:''' The principle that bodies are treated with the respect and dignity befitting any person prior to death.		\|'''Dignity of deceased:''' The principle that bodies are treated with the respect and dignity befitting any person prior to death.
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	\|'''Dissection room or suite:''' Synonymous with post-mortem examination area or suite.		\|'''Dissection room or suite:''' Synonymous with post-mortem examination area or suite.
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	\|'''Mortuary:''' A mortuary is a facility for temporary storage of the deceased pending identification, medico-legal investigation and despatch.		\|'''Mortuary:''' A mortuary is a facility for temporary storage of the deceased pending identification, medico-legal investigation and despatch.
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	\|'''Natural death:''' A death <s>by</s>from natural causes which <s>is</s> are determined to have been the cause of illness <s>of</s>or an internal malfunction of the body <s>which was</s> not caused by external forces.		\|'''Natural death:''' A death <s>by</s>from natural causes which <s>is</s> are determined to have been the cause of illness <s>of</s>or an internal malfunction of the body <s>which was</s> not caused by external forces.
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	\|'''Post-mortem examination area or suite''': A room and its attached service rooms designed for the performing of post-mortem examinations.		\|'''Post-mortem examination area or suite''': A room and its attached service rooms designed for the performing of post-mortem examinations.
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	\|'''Post-mortem examination:''' Examination after death, which may include performance of an autopsy.		\|'''Post-mortem examination:''' Examination after death, which may include performance of an autopsy.
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	\|'''Unnatural death:''' A death which is not classified as being a '''''Natural Death'''''		\|'''Unnatural death:''' A death which is not classified as being a '''''Natural Death'''''
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	\|'''Work bench (or bench):''' Unless otherwise specified, this is a surface ergonomically dimensioned for use from the standing position. This is normally 900mm.		\|'''Work bench (or bench):''' Unless otherwise specified, this is a surface ergonomically dimensioned for use from the standing position. This is normally 900mm.
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	\|'''Work-station:''' Unless otherwise specified, this is a surface ergonomically dimensioned for use from the seated position. This is normally 750mm. ??		\|'''Work-station:''' Unless otherwise specified, this is a surface ergonomically dimensioned for use from the seated position. This is normally 750mm. ??
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	\|REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FACILITIES AND OPERATION OF MORTUARIES (Second Edition 2009), NPAAC Tier 4 Standard. Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.		\|REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FACILITIES AND OPERATION OF MORTUARIES (Second Edition 2009), NPAAC Tier 4 Standard. Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
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	\|MANAGING HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS IN NEW ZEALAND MORTUARIES.(November 2000) Dr Chris Wells and Dr Jeff Brownless		\|MANAGING HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS IN NEW ZEALAND MORTUARIES.(November 2000) Dr Chris Wells and Dr Jeff Brownless
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	\|Mortuary design and hazards. J. clin. Path. (1961), 14, 103		\|Mortuary design and hazards. J. clin. Path. (1961), 14, 103
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	\|Health Authority Abu Dhabi. Part B- Version 3.1, June 2011		\|Health Authority Abu Dhabi. Part B- Version 3.1, June 2011
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	\|Design and layout of Mortuary Complex for a Medical College and Peripheral Hospitals. (2011) BasantLalSirohiwal, Paliwal PK, Luv Sharma and Hitesh Charlwa		\|Design and layout of Mortuary Complex for a Medical College and Peripheral Hospitals. (2011) BasantLalSirohiwal, Paliwal PK, Luv Sharma and Hitesh Charlwa
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	\|Planning and design of modern mortuary complex in tertiary care. IIJFMT 4(1) 2006. Dr Sanju Singh, Dr U.S. Sinha, Dr A.K. Kapoor, Dr S.K. Verma, Dr Dalbir Singh, Dr Susheel Sharma		\|Planning and design of modern mortuary complex in tertiary care. IIJFMT 4(1) 2006. Dr Sanju Singh, Dr U.S. Sinha, Dr A.K. Kapoor, Dr S.K. Verma, Dr Dalbir Singh, Dr Susheel Sharma
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	\|Australian Health Facility guidelines. Revision v.4.0 16-Dec-10		\|Australian Health Facility guidelines. Revision v.4.0 16-Dec-10
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	\|Mortuary Facilities – Design and improvement guide. CSIR March 2002		\|Mortuary Facilities – Design and improvement guide. CSIR March 2002
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	\|Project development brief for the new academic M6 pathology forensic laboratory. Western Cape Department of Health, August 2009		\|Project development brief for the new academic M6 pathology forensic laboratory. Western Cape Department of Health, August 2009
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	\|National Code of Guidelines for Forensic Pathology Practice in South Africa. Edited by NFPSC Academic Sub-committee 20 August 2007		\|National Code of Guidelines for Forensic Pathology Practice in South Africa. Edited by NFPSC Academic Sub-committee 20 August 2007
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	\|IUSS Building Engineering Services guidance document		\|IUSS Building Engineering Services guidance document