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suits for burial

  • Wednesday, January 31, 2024 3:17 PM
    Message # 13308633
    Carol Biagini (Administrator)

    one of our staff members brought forth an idea following the donation request for gently used clothing items for our Care Closet.   She wants me to add  men's suits for the purpose of funeral attire along with my newly appointed project : the Care Closet.   Wanted to know if anyone has something similar and how you handle.   thank you!!!

  • Tuesday, February 06, 2024 11:27 AM
    Reply # 13311386 on 13308633

    We have a closet of clothing items, primarily for those who came to us through the ED and do not have clothing to wear home.  The auxiliary purchases undergarments and socks. Other items preferred for donations include sweatpants and t-shirts of all sizes.

    We do not keep or accept suits for burial. I think our local funeral homes do something like that.

  • Tuesday, February 06, 2024 4:00 PM
    Reply # 13311544 on 13308633
    Sara Camic (Administrator)

    We also would not accept suits for burial! I think that is outside the scope of what a general clothing closet should be.

    In my opinion, if people want to donate suits for burial, they should either go to local funeral homes OR the Decedent Affairs office at your facility. I will say in my 10 years here I've never had anyone (internally or a patient's family member) inquire about needing a suit, nor has anyone tried to donate one for this purpose. 

  • Wednesday, February 07, 2024 9:27 AM
    Reply # 13311814 on 13308633

    We do not do the suits either.  Our Community Benefits Department purchases t-shirts, sweatshirts and sweatpants for our clothing closets.

  • Wednesday, June 12, 2024 12:55 PM
    Reply # 13369349 on 13308633
    Carol Biagini (Administrator)

    Has anyone had any issues with Infection Control regarding the "Care Closet" ?  Are your items laundered onsite before going to the care closet?  do items all need to be new with tags?

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