Thanks eveyone for replying :) I asked the question because there is no policy at our hospital regarding this issue. Two Rn's left a body in the room for over 12 hours for no reason at all. The family decided not to come to the hospital and the shift...
Hi, I would like to know how long a deceased body can be left in a hospital room before requiring refrigeration in the morgue. I looked on the web and could not find anything specific. All replies appreciated. Thanks.