77 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 9, § 003

Current through September 17, 2024
Section 77-9-003 - Sanitation and Hygiene

All community residential facilities shall maintain acceptable levels of facility sanitation and provide inmates access to proper hygienic materials and services.

003.01 Sanitation/Health Codes

The facility complies with the environmental sanitation and health codes of the local county health department and is periodically inspected by a qualified agency. Inspections and any subsequent corrective action taken is documented.

003.02 Facility/Housekeeping

The Facility is clean and in good repair, and a housekeeping and maintenance plan is in effect.

003.02A Sanitation and safety inspections are conducted by staff weekly and documented.
003.02B Inspection results are recorded reviewed and deficiencies are corrected.
003.03 Parasite Control

Vermin and pest are controlled.

003.04 Waste Disposal

Waste material is disposed of properly in accordance with an approved plan by the appropriate regulatory agency.

003.05 Inmate Personal Hygiene

Inmates maintain acceptable personal hygiene practices. Articles necessary for maintaining proper personal hygiene are provided or are readily available to inmates. Articles include the following:

003.05A A hot shower or bath daily,
003.05B Toilet paper,
003.05C Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb,
003.05D Appropriate personal hygiene items for female inmates.
003.06 Linens and Bedding

Inmates have suitable clean bedding and linen that includes:

003.06A A bed and one (1) clean, firm, fire retardant mattress;
003.06B Two (2) clean sheets or mattress cover;
003.06C One (1) clean bath-size towel;
003.06D One (1) pillow and pillow case;
003.06E Sufficient, clean blankets to provide comfort under existing temperature conditions.
003.06FLaundry. Inmates have access to laundry facilities or clean bed linen shall be furnished at least once a week. Blankets shall be laundered at least once each month. Towels and wash cloths may be exchanged or laundered upon inmate request, but at least weekly.

77 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 9, § 003