Yes, there is a relatively new guideline in the checklist regarding performance of bariatric autopsies, and you need a policy at your institution....
**NEW** 08/21/2017 ANP.34160 Safe Handling of Bariatric Patients Phase II There are written procedures for the special handling of autopsies on bariatric patients where the patient size could represent an occupational hazard to autopsy staff. NOTE: Individual institutions may set their own specific weight or BMI limits for application of the occupational health policy. Institutions may also choose whether to use special equipment for such patients and what type(s) of equipment to use. Evidence of Compliance: ✓ Written policy for handling of bariatric patients ________________________________________ From: Bob Richmond via Histonet [[email protected]] Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2018 2:03 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Histonet] Policy bariatric patient for autopsy EXTERNAL EMAIL: Do NOT click links or open attachments unless you trust the sender AND know the content is safe. I don't understand Lorraine Smallwood's question: >>Can anyone give me info on the CAP inspection packet regarding policy for bariatric patient for autopsy? I am a new "Histonet" junkie so any help from the experts will be greatly appreciated.<< CAP inspections don't concern themselves with details of pathologic technique. Are you asking whether they have a policy for refusing autopsies on bodies so obese that the autopsy is difficult to do, or for performing the autopsy? Or a policy for what information to record in doing an autopsy on a patient who's had bariatric surgery? When I Googled "autopsy bariatric surgery" I found references for both of my questions. Bob Richmond Samurai Pathologist Maryville TN _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet This message originates from the Yale New Haven Health System. The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. If you are the intended recipient you must maintain this message in a secure and confidential manner. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and destroy this message. Thank you. _______________________________________________ Histonet mailing list [email protected] http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/histonet
