Facility for performance of autopsies

Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-7-105, under Post-Mortem Examination Act.

Tenn. Code Ann. § 38-7-105

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), all autopsies must be performed at a facility accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME). An accredited facility must maintain accreditation and operate pursuant to NAME guidelines.

(b) Autopsies may be performed at a non-accredited facility if:(1) The facility receives provisional accreditation from NAME within two (2) years of beginning operations;(2) The facility receives full accreditation from NAME within three (3) years of beginning operations; and(3) The facility operates pursuant to NAME guidelines.

(1) The facility receives provisional accreditation from NAME within two (2) years of beginning operations;

(2) The facility receives full accreditation from NAME within three (3) years of beginning operations; and

(3) The facility operates pursuant to NAME guidelines.