[Histonet] Policy bariatric patient for autopsy

[Titus, Jennifer]

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

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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
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