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Field Operations Policy and Procedures '. Example: If the removal order identifies the decedent as "John Smith" and the hospital toe tag identifies the decedent as "John Smits," do not remove the decedent from the place of removal until the discrepancy has been resolved. 2. Any identification that is attached to the decedent by the institution that has custody of the decedent must remain on the decedent. 3.3 White Identification Band Policy. A white identification band containing the required information of the decedent must be affixed to all decedents at the point of initial custody (i.e. at place of removal) and at all times thereafter even if the decedent already has other identification attached. The band must be plastic, waterproof, tear resistant and capable of fastening in such a way that it cannot be removed or fall off unless it is cut with a pair of scissors. Procedure. 1. Ensure extra white identification bands are kept in each removal vehicle. 2. Use a pen with indelible ink (i.e. permanent marker) to legibly write the required information (see #3) of the decedent on the white identification band. Under no circumstances may the name of the decedent or other information be written on any part of the decedent's body. Note: Printed labels or tags are permissible as long as they meet all requirements stated in the policy. 3. Include the following required information on the white identification band: • Legal name of decedent: o Last name must be written first, using all capital letters, followed by the first name and middle name with only the first letter capitalized for each, with the remaining letters written in lower-case. • Date of birth • Date of death • Case ID number, if available • Funeral home name and number • Any additional information required by state law Version 2.1 Page 10 of 70 Revised: 07/10/2015 Document Owner: Operations Support 0 2015 SCI Funeral & Cemetery Purchasing Cooperative, Inc.