Charleston County Coroner's Office Wins Five‑Year Reaccreditation from International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners
November 03, 2025 | Charleston County, South Carolina
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The Charleston County Coroner's Office received a five‑year reaccreditation this year from the International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners, presenters said during the county meeting.
Speakers said the on‑site audit measured the office against 285 standards and concluded that the county met or exceeded national expectations. "So the process involves answering 285 standards or questions about everything that we do," said Speaker 5, a staff member, describing the documentation submitted as policies, photographs and procedures.
The reaccreditation is the county's second, and several presenters emphasized the scale of preparation leading up to the inspection. "The day of the inspection is really the culmination of all their hard work," said Speaker 4, identified in the transcript as an auditor, adding that auditors meet with staff on site after weeks and months of preparation.
Presenters described recent facility growth and new equipment since the last review. "There's a full new addition to the building. There's a lot of technology that's now being used in this office that was not available when we were here previously, including the ability to do rapid DNA, rapid drug testing, CAT scans," said Speaker 3, a staff member.
An auditor praised the county office's responsiveness and its role in statewide collaboration. "I always refer to them as our office that is probably the easiest to work with... they're innovative, they're advanced," said Speaker 6, an auditor, who added that the office helps build partnerships "not just with this office, but across the state."
Speakers framed the accreditation as a means to communicate professional standards and build public trust. "The accreditation is important to me because it lets me communicate with our citizens, that they can trust us, that we're professional, and that we're meeting national standards," said Speaker 2, a staff member.
No formal votes or policy changes were recorded in relation to the announcement during the meeting. Presenters concluded by saying the accreditation reaffirms the office's practices for decedent care and family support.
Speakers said the on‑site audit measured the office against 285 standards and concluded that the county met or exceeded national expectations. "So the process involves answering 285 standards or questions about everything that we do," said Speaker 5, a staff member, describing the documentation submitted as policies, photographs and procedures.
The reaccreditation is the county's second, and several presenters emphasized the scale of preparation leading up to the inspection. "The day of the inspection is really the culmination of all their hard work," said Speaker 4, identified in the transcript as an auditor, adding that auditors meet with staff on site after weeks and months of preparation.
Presenters described recent facility growth and new equipment since the last review. "There's a full new addition to the building. There's a lot of technology that's now being used in this office that was not available when we were here previously, including the ability to do rapid DNA, rapid drug testing, CAT scans," said Speaker 3, a staff member.
An auditor praised the county office's responsiveness and its role in statewide collaboration. "I always refer to them as our office that is probably the easiest to work with... they're innovative, they're advanced," said Speaker 6, an auditor, who added that the office helps build partnerships "not just with this office, but across the state."
Speakers framed the accreditation as a means to communicate professional standards and build public trust. "The accreditation is important to me because it lets me communicate with our citizens, that they can trust us, that we're professional, and that we're meeting national standards," said Speaker 2, a staff member.
No formal votes or policy changes were recorded in relation to the announcement during the meeting. Presenters concluded by saying the accreditation reaffirms the office's practices for decedent care and family support.
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