Guidance on the use of hermetically sealed body bags
The HTA licensing standards on governance and quality systems and premises, facilities and equipment reinforce that the dignity of the deceased is essential and maintained.
Guidance on Mortuary Audits
The HTA licensing standards on governance and quality systems reinforces the importance of continuous service improvement through audit. A robust audit schedule helps ensure accuracy, transparency and compliance with HTA regulations. They also identify risks and areas for improvement, promoting accountability and efficiency.
Reporting an incident to HTA
HTA licensed establishments in the Post-mortem, Human Application and Organ Donation and Transplantation sector are required to report incidents to the HTA.
How to report them are different for each sector.
Update for Post Mortem Sector Licensees: Revised Incident Reporting Guidelines
HTA publishes revised guidance on reporting incidents in the post mortem sector.
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HTA statement on the Fuller Independent Inquiry phase one report
Statement from Chief Executive Dr Colin Sullivan on the phase one report of the Fuller Independent Inquiry
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HTA Winter Pressures Webinar
The webinar will be an opportunity for those who work in mortuaries where post-mortem examinations take place that are licensed and inspected by the HTA.
It will be an opportunity to talk through the challenges of winter pressures, contingency planning, flow vs storage of bodies, share best practice and learn about the support HTA can provide.
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Burials at sea
Every year around twenty people make the choice to be buried at sea off the Isle of Wight. Unfortunately in a small number of instances human remains have washed back to shore, resulting in an unusual challenge for the Human Tissue Authority and our partners.