C.M.R. 16, 219, ch. 71, FINAL INSTRUCTIONS
Attach a tracking label to the patient information card and give it to the patient prior to discharge.
Ensure all forms have been filled out completely. Separate the forms, retaining the appropriate copies for the medical facility records. The law enforcement copies and the crime laboratory copies of the forms should be sealed in the container attached to the back of the kit.
Check all envelopes and clothing bags to ensure they are sealed and labeled, and all information requested has been completed.
Do not use staples to seal any evidence containers.
Do not lick the seals of the envelopes. All envelopes are self-sealing.
Return the envelopes and small bags containing collected evidence items to the kit box. The large bags containing collected evidence items should be packaged separately. Foreign material collection may be packaged in the kit box if there is sufficient space; otherwise package this item separately with the large bags.
DO NOT PLACE UNUSED COMPONENTS IN THE KIT BOX.
Fill out all requested information in the "For Medical Facility Personnel" section on the kit box top. If the patient has decided not to report the alleged assault to law enforcement, do not fill in the patient's name.
Affix the "Biohazard" label where indicated.
Affix the "Minor" label where indicated if the kit was collected from a minor.
Affix the "Evidence" seals where indicated on the sides of the box. Initial and date partially on and partially off the seal.
Give the clothing bags, urine / blood specimens if collected, and the sealed kit to the law enforcement officer as follows:
* If the patient has made a report to law enforcement, these items should be given to the officer representing the investigating agency.
* If the patient has not made a report to law enforcement, these items should be given to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the medical facility.
Notify the law enforcement officer if any components of the kit, specifically tampons or sanitary napkins, have not been air-dried completely. Such items should be frozen for long-term storage.
C.M.R. 16, 219, ch. 71, FINAL INSTRUCTIONS