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Field Operations Policy and Procedures c. Remove any valuable or breakable items (i.e. jewelry, glasses, money) from the decedent unless otherwise requested by the Authorized Representative. i. Place them in a clear, sealable bag with a label showing the decedent's full legal name (LAST, First Middle), date of birth, date of death, funeral home name and number and case ID number(if applicable). ii. Store the bag(s) containing the valuables in a designated locked, secure area with a copy of the Personal Effects Inventory Form (FIN-CS006). iii. Log bags placed in the designated locked, secure area on the Safe Log (FIN- CS 106). d. Store non-valuable items (i.e. clothing, shoes) in a designated area with a copy of the Personal Effects Inventory Form(FIN-CS006). e. Only wash soiled clothing or other items when requested and authorized by the Authorized Representative and documented as such on the Personal Effects Inventory Form (FIN-CS006) in the Placement Notes column. 9. Prior to the arrangement conference, the PCC sends all valuable items to the funeral home (i.e. at the next transfer to the location or by utilizing an available courier). a. Log the valuables out of the designated locked, secure area on the Safe Log (FIN- CS 106). b. Keep a copy of the Personal Effects Inventory_Form (FIN-CS006) at the PCC and send the original to the funeral home with the personal effects. When taking custody of personal effects during professional services: 1. Document all items on the Personal Effects Inventory Form (FIN-CS006) and check mark the "Arrangement Conf' box or "Other" box (depending on when the items are brought to the location) at the top of the form. a. Create a new Personal Effects Inventory Form (FIN-CS006) form for each event (e.g. arrangement conference, drop-off of items at funeral home or PCC). b. When personal effects include money, list each bill and coin on the inventory (e.g. 3 dimes and 2 ten dollar bills). c. Use generic terms (e.g. yellow metal instead of gold, red stone instead of ruby) when describing jewelry. 2. Have a representative of the decedent(e.g. family or hospital/morgue staff member) sign the form as the "Releasing Agent/Next-of-Kin" under the Acknowledgement at Receipt Version 2.1 Page 16 of 70 Revised:07/10/2015 Document Owner:Operations Support 0 2015 SCI Funeral&Cemetery Purchasing Cooperative,Inc.