The Department has sent GovDelivery emails (azhealth@public.govdelivery.com) to crematories and establishments that are due for a compliance inspection within the next six months. This email provides current trends relating to crematory and establishment compliance inspections. By highlighting these findings, we aim to promote transparency, support best practices, help all licensees maintain high standards of compliance, and prepare for their upcoming inspections. Below are the current trends for establishments and crematories:
- Crematories
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Premises: Common concerns include improper disposal of residual cremated remains, cleanliness, and the crematory’s condition.
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Refrigeration: Common concerns include the condition of decedent storage equipment and the refrigeration unit’s flooring.
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Licenses: Common concerns include the conspicuous posting of current crematory and employee licenses.
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Cremation Log and Performed Cremation Files: Common concerns include regulatory requirements not being met. Cremation logs and records regarding performed cremations should be reviewed for compliance.
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Establishments
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Establishment Premises: Common concerns include improper waste disposal, cleanliness, and the establishment’s condition.
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Refrigeration: Common concerns include decedents not being maintained at or below 38 degrees Fahrenheit and the condition of decedent storage equipment and the refrigeration unit’s flooring.
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Licenses: Common concerns include the conspicuous posting of current establishment and employee licenses.
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Price Lists, Statements of Funeral Goods and Services Selected and Arrangement File Documentation: Common concerns include regulatory requirements not being met. Price lists, Statements of Funeral Goods and Services Selected and arrangement files should be reviewed for compliance.
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Posted on behalf of the
AZDHS Bureau of Licensing for Professions & Occupations