Wis. Admin. Code Department of Corrections DOC 350.12 - Sanitation and hygiene
The jail shall have policies and procedures relating to sanitation and hygiene, including the following components:
(1) Facilities are required to be clean and
in good repair.
(2) Blankets shall
be laundered monthly and before reissue.
(3) Sheets, pillowcases, and mattress covers
shall be changed and washed at least weekly and before reissue.
(4) Clean towels shall be issued to each
inmate twice a week.
(5) Mattresses
shall be provided where there is a need for overnight detention. Each mattress
and each pillow, if used, shall be covered with a fire retardant, waterproof,
easy-to-sanitize material. Mattresses and pillows shall be kept in good repair
and in a clean and sanitary condition. The sheriff shall provide adequate
bedding. Mattresses shall be cleaned and sanitized before reissue.
(6) Suppliers of mattresses and pillows shall
provide evidence to the sheriff that the products are fire retardant,
waterproof, and easy to clean.
(7)
Mattresses shall be of proper size to fit the bed.
(8) The sheriff shall provide an inmate whose
clothing has been confiscated with adequate and appropriate clothing, including
footwear, for use while the inmate is in custody. Footwear shall be cleaned and
sanitized before reissue.
(9)
Laundry schedule shall be established to meet daily needs. All issued and
allowed clothing items are laundered twice weekly.
(10) Vermin and pests are controlled with an
effective, documented program. Containers of poisonous compounds used for
exterminating rodents or insects shall be prominently and distinctly labeled
for easy identification of contents. Poisonous compounds shall be stored
independently and separately from food and kitchenware in a locked area not
accessible to inmates.
(11) After
24 hours, inmates shall be provided with toilet articles sufficient for the
maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene, including toothpaste and toothbrush,
soap, and comb. Basic feminine hygiene materials for females and toilet paper
shall be provided to inmates upon request. There shall be no common use of
toothbrushes, combs, shaving materials, or feminine hygiene
materials.
(12) Inmates are
provided cleaning materials daily. Tables used for common use and meals shall
be kept sanitized. Door traps used for passing meals or other items shall be
kept sanitized.
(13) Safety and
sanitation inspections of the jail are completed and documented at a minimum of
once monthly.
(14) Common use
grooming tools are disinfected and cleaned before reissue and are stored in a
secure area.
(15) Property storage
containers shall be sanitized before reuse.
(16) Trash is removed daily from all
dayrooms.
(17) Hazardous waste
shall be disposed of according to government regulations.
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