A review of Universal Precautions and what they mean in the funeral home.
All funeral service professionals should be well aware of Universal Precautions published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and their relevance to funeral service, a review of these precautions should be an annual exercise for every funeral director, and embalmer.
From acknowledging the dangers of bloodborne pathogens and the health precautions that should become habits in the preparation room to understanding the reasons why Universal Precautions are in place and should be practiced, this course serves as a helpful reminder of best practices when it comes to the health and safety of everyone involved in preparing human remains.
Easy to read and understand, this course underscores the importance of taking extra precautions to ensure personal health and safety when working with human remains, whether the cause of death is known or not. These are precautions embalmers and funeral directors should never take for granted.
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