The following is information about being accredited by
the Association:
If you are interested in joining, please fill out the following
application and mail it with the payment for the annual dues to the
IAC&ME Secretary:
John Fudenberg
IAC&ME
1704 Pinto Lane
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 455-3210
FUD@co.clark.nv.us
IAC&ME ACCREDITATION:
The IAC&ME now offers accreditation for offices of all sizes.
This certification process provides coroner and medical examiner
offices the opportunity to self assess and subsequently have
auditors, trained by the association, to review up to 130 applicable
standards.
The procedure allows coroner and medical examiner offices to ensure
they are conducting business practices and procedures in compliance
with international standards.
ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS:
Once an office commits to this level of professionalism there are
several steps that must be followed to complete accreditation.
OFFICE SIZE:
First office size must be determined:
| 1-10 |
Employees |
Class I |
| 11-20 |
Employees |
Class II |
| 21-30 |
Employees |
Class III |
| 31-40 |
Employees |
Class IV |
| 41-50 |
Employees |
Class V |
| 51-60 |
Employees |
Class VI |
Definition of employee: Those persons who are paid for service to
the office.
COST FOR ACCREDITATION:
| Class I |
|
$250.00 |
| Class II |
|
$500.00 |
| Class III |
|
$750.00 |
| Class IV |
|
$1000.00 |
| Class V |
|
$1250.00 |
| Class VI |
|
$1500.00 |
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
Onsite visit: Organization that operates a
morgue facility are required to have an onsite review by two
auditors.
The transportation, meal per diem and housing costs are the
responsibility of the agency to be audited. The association will
make all travel arrangements in an economical, practical and
appropriate manner and will invoice the agency.
VIRTUAL vs ONSITE VISITS:
Agencies without morgue facilities may elect to a virtual audit.
This virtual process allows an agency the ability through written
and photographic materials to submit the documentation for review to
the association without an onsite visit.
*Agencies may if they desire have an onsite visit no matter what
size or level of service.
**Agencies with a morgue no matter what size must have an onsite
inspection.
STANDARDS:
IAC&ME has established 130 standards of operation. These
standards address four major areas of service.
|
Administration |
12 mandatory |
30 total |
|
Forensics |
5 mandatory |
48 total |
| Investigative |
9 mandatory |
34 total |
| Facilities |
5 mandatory |
17 total |
An agency must meet or exceed 100% of all mandatory standards. Of
the 130 standards 90% compliance of all applicable standard must be
met.
A compliance level of 70% to 89% allows the agency an additional six
months to comply to the 90% level.
ACCREDITATION AWARDS:
Upon completion of the review of all documents and onsite
inspection (except virtual), the agency will be advised by the
Senior Team Auditor or Audit Chairman (virtual audit) if the agency
meets the IAC&ME established standards.
Actual certification will be granted by the IAC&ME Board Approval at
one of two meetings, either the general membership meeting in June
or at the mid-year board meeting in January.
MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS:
Accreditation is granted for three years. Agencies must maintain
the records of accreditation for the full length of the
accreditation.
IAC&ME ACCREDITED OFFICES:
Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner (Las Vegas,
Nevada)
June 2005
Lehigh County Coroner’s Office (Pennsylvania)
June 2006
Bibb County Coroner’s Office (Georgia)
June 2006
Ada County Coroner’s Office (Boise, Idaho)
June 2006
Hamilton County Coroner’s Office (Cincinnati, Ohio)
June 2006
Summit County Office of the Coroner (Colorado)
June 2007
Franklin
County Coroner’s Office (Washington State)
June 2007
Twin Falls County Coroner’s Office (Twin Falls, Idaho)
June 2008
Benton
County Coroner's Office (Rogers, Arkansas)
June 2010