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Field Operations Policy and Procedures LCO 5. Clean and sanitize the interior of the ceremonial casket with a 1:10 bleach and water solution, and clean and polish the exterior with a household wood cleaner. 6. Place the ceremonial casket back into storage. 7. Handling of Infant Decedents 7.1 First Calls for Infant or Fetal Decedents Policy. In addition to the policies and procedures outlined in First Call, the name of the mother or father must also be obtained to assist with identification of the decedent. Procedure. When completing the Initial Notification Form (FIN-CS051): 1. Write the name of decedent as provided by the caller in "Name of Decedent". 2. Write the "Mother's Name" or the "Father's Name" in the For Infant/Fetal Decedents Only: section of the form. 7.2 Removal for Infant or Fetal Decedents Policy. Removals of infants and fetal decedents, under 22 inches in length, must be conducted in accordance with the policies and procedures in Decedent Removal. Procedure. In addition to the procedures in Decedent Removal, follow the below procedures: 1. Compare the decedent's name and mother's or father's name on the Initial Notification Form (FIN-CS051) with the names on the institution identification band and paperwork to confirm identification of the decedent. 2. Complete a white identification band for the decedent (see White Identification Band). a. If the funeral home has the decedent's given name, write both names on the white identification band and all accompanying paperwork (example: "Infant Girl of Jane Doe AKA SMITH, Annabelle Jo"). 3. Wrap the decedent in a disposable underpad (see Required Supplies for Infants or Fetal Decedents) in a traditional manner (e.g. swaddling). Use infant body bags in cases where the condition of the infant or fetal decedent requires additional safeguard from exposure. 4. Wrap the decedent in an infant receiving blanket of a neutral color in a traditional manner (e.g. swaddling). Version 2.1 Page 28 of 70 Revised: 07/10/2015 Document Owner: Operations Support © 2015 SCI Funeral & Cemetery Purchasing Cooperative, Inc.