The Assessment Department is experiencing a high volume of calls due to declaration notices. Wait times are averaging one hour.
Law enforcement can report deaths by calling 816-881-6600 and speaking with the on-duty death investigator.
For non-injury deaths, nursing homes and hospice agencies can fill out their forms and fax the form to 816-881-6641.
If the death is injury-related, please call the death in to the on-duty investigator at 816-881-6600.
The following forms identified will be used by the appropriate agencies: Nursing Home
Hospice Agencies