Introduction

I. Testing of Employees for Communicable Diseases

II. Sterile Conditions and the Use of Universal Precautions

III. Toxicology

IV. Planning and Budget

V. Medical Examiner"s Inquests

VI. Organization

VII. Staff and Training

VII.1 Staff and Training: Pathology

VII.2 Staff and Training: Investigations.

VII.3 Staff and Training: Toxicology

Appendix I: Glossary

Appendix II: Public Interaction Survey

Appendix III:  A Limited Survey of Medical Examiner"s Offices in Other Jurisdictions in California and Selected Metropolitan Areas Across the United States

Appendix IV:  Detailed Information from Budget Analyst"s Audit Staff"s Observation of Two Medical Examiner"s Inquests Conducted on, October 9, 1996

Written Response  from the Chief Medical Examiner, through the Director of Administrative Services