ID
12-508-1219
Name
Fatality Management Morgue Forensic Team
Status
Published
Version
1.2
Updated
11/18/2019 2:34:07 PM
Original Release
11/07/2017
Last Major Release
11/18/2019
Description
The Fatality Management (FM) Morgue Forensic Team processes and assists in the identification of human remains in a temporary site during a mass fatality event, under the medico-legal authority of the Medical Examiner or Coroner.
Resource Category
Medical and Public Health
Primary Core Capability
Fatality Management Services
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Team
Overall Function
The FM Morgue Forensic Team processes human remains through the following stations staffed by appropriate specialists: 1. Pathologist a. Autopsy Technician b. Radiology Technician Specialist 2. Anthropologist 3. Odontologist a. Morgue Dental Assistant 4. Fingerprint Specialist 5. DNA Collection Specialist
Composition and Ordering Specifications
1. Discuss logistics for deploying this team, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment 2. Requestor can order additional units based on complexity of the cause of death, the geographic scale and scope, and the number of victims 3. The Disaster Portable Morgue Unit (DPMU) cache is available at the temporary morgue site and is self-sufficient for 72 hours of processing operations 4. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is mission-specific and requestor should specify during ordering 5. This team will bring supplies, including biohazard disposal bags and labels, recovery containers, and penlights; requestor should consider whether additional specialized supplies or equipment may be necessary, depending on the needs of the specific operation 6. Requestor can order a Morgue Forensic Team Leader, Forensic Pathologist, Autopsy Technician, and Radiology Specialist with Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) capabilities, if necessary
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Components
Component Notes  
Minimum Personnel Per TeamNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 124
Management And Oversight Personnel Per TeamNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 12 – National Incident Management System (NIMS) Type 2 FM Morgue Forensic Team Leader
SUPPORT PERSONNEL PER TEAMNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 14 – NIMS Type 2 FM Radiology Specialist 3 – NIMS Type 2 FM Forensic Pathologist 2 – NIMS Type 2 FM Autopsy Technician 2 – NIMS Type 1 FM Forensic Anthropologist 3 – NIMS Type 1 FM Morgue Fingerprint Specialist 2 – NIMS Type 1 FM DNA Collection Specialist 4 – NIMS Type 1 FM Forensic Odontologist 2 – NIMS Type 1 FM Morgue Dental Assistant
Electronics Equipment Per Team MemberSoftware includes spreadsheets, databases, and FM specific applications.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 11 – Laptop with associated software
Identification Equipment Per TeamEach response or mission will require additional specialized equipment.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 11. Portable whole body x-ray unit 2. Dental x-ray unit 3. DNA Laboratory kit 4. Fingerprint kit 5. Dental ridge detail impressions 6. Tools, such as tweezers, forceps, and medical scissors 7. Digital camera and digital image/photographs 8. Compact disc (CD) media 9. Digital imaging equipment 10. Autopsy durable equipment and instruments (such as dissection tools) 11. Dosimeter
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Equipment Per Team MemberThe following standards address PPE: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.120: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response; OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.134: Respiratory Protection; OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1030: Bloodborne Pathogens.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1PPE is mission-specific and may include: 1. Non-porous protective outerwear 2. Respirators 3. Eye protection 4. Disposable Gloves 5. Protective footwear
Communications Equipment Per Team MemberConsider alternate forms of communication, such as satellite phones, based on the mission assignment and team needs.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 11. Two-way portable radio 2. Cellular phone
Data Collection Supplies Per TeamAgency Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) provides any necessary medico-legal forms
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Autopsy documentation forms
722
Notes
References
Reference
FEMA, NIMS 508: Fatality Management Morgue Processing Unit
FEMA, NIMS 509: Fatality Management DNA Collection Specialist
FEMA, NIMS 509: Fatality Management Forensic Anthropologist
FEMA, NIMS 509: Fatality Management Morgue Fingerprint Specialist
FEMA, NIMS 509: Fatality Management Forensic Odontologist
FEMA, NIMS 509: Fatality Management Forensic Pathologist
FEMA, NIMS 509: Fatality Management Morgue Dental Assistant
FEMA, NIMS 509: Fatality Management Morgue Forensic Team Leader
FEMA, NIMS 509: Fatality Management Autopsy Technician
FEMA, NIMS 509: Fatality Management Radiology Specialist
FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Immunization Recommendations for Disaster Responders
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1910.120: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, latest edition adopted
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.134: Respiratory Protection, latest edition adopted
OSHA 29 CFR Part 1910.1030: Bloodborne Pathogens, latest edition adopted
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.2 11/18/2019 2:34:07 PM PDF
1.1 9/28/2018 5:08:15 PM PDF
1.0 11/7/2017 3:20:56 PM PDF