The following procedure shall be followed by all approved ambulances when the subject of the emergency call is dead on the arrival of the ambulance:
(A) Dead on arrival, as used herein shall mean a determination of death by a medical examiner or medical doctor. Where there is not any instruction given by the next of kin, or other responsible person related to the deceased, as to where the body shall be delivered, the ambulance driver shall deliver it to a hospital until a medical examiner or licensed medical doctor formally pronounces the subject dead. The body shall then be taken to the funeral home or mortuary next in line on the rotating list. It will be the responsibility of the funeral home to register with the City Clerk and the Police Department to have their company on the rotating list.
(B) Any company or individual providing ambulance service under the provisions of this chapter or its employees shall have no discretion over where bodies shall be delivered, except in accordance with the terms of this chapter, and they shall not recommend or suggest in any manner, direct or indirect, as to where the bodies shall be delivered.
(C) All operators shall be furnished with a copy of this chapter and shall keep their chauffeurs and attendants properly informed of same.
(Ord. 281, passed 4-18-67) Penalty, see § 110.99