C.M.R. 16, 222, ch. 20, app 222-20-D
Attach a tracking label to the "Patient Card" and hand to patient prior to discharge.
Make sure all forms have been filled out completely. Separate forms, retaining the appropriate copy for hospital records. The law enforcement copy should be handed directly to the law enforcement officer. The crime laboratory copy should be sealed in the envelope on the back of the kit. If the patient has not made a report to law enforcement, include the law enforcement copy of the forms in the envelope with the crime lab copies.
Check all envelopes and clothing bags to ensure that they are sealed, labeled and all information requested has been completed.
Do not lick the seal of the envelopes.
Do not use staples to seal any evidence containers.
Return all evidence collection envelopes and bags, except those containing clothing, to the kit box.
Mark all unused envelopes and bags in a way to denote that no sample was collected. Do not seal unused envelopes and bags. Place unused items in the provided zip-lock container. Place the zip-lock container inside the sex crimes kit. If the kit is too full, the zip-lock bag may be placed in the transport bag along with clothing and other evidentiary specimens.
Fill out all requested information under "For Hospital Personnel" 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 "Biohazard" labels where indicated.
Affix "Evidence" seals where indicated on the sides of the box, then initial and date, partially on/partially off the seal.
Affix the "Minor" label if the kit was collected from a minor.
Give the clothing bags and kit to the law enforcement officer present at the hospital. If an officer is not present at this time, place the evidence in a secure area until an official of a law enforcement agency picks it up. If the patient has not made a report to law enforcement, the clothing bags and kit should be given to the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the hospital. If the patient has made a report, these items should be given to the officer representing the investigating agency.
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, 222, ch. 20, app 222-20-D