Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 95-3-26 - Sanitation and Hygiene26.1. Responsibility. Facility authorities shall maintain the facility in a condition that is clean, healthful and sanitary and which conforms to all applicable health laws and regulations.26.2. Maintenance. Facility authorities shall develop and implement a plan for the maintenance at an acceptable level of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the holding facility. Such a plan shall provide for a regular schedule of housekeeping tasks and inspections which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:26.2.a. The daily cleaning of toilets, sinks and showers;26.2.b. The daily cleaning of floors;26.2.c. The emptying and cleaning of receptacles provided for cigarettes and other refuse each day and provision for adequate trash removal;26.2.d. The scrubbing and rinsing of living unites, washing of windows, cleaning of janitors closets, and dusting of bars, screens and ledges on a regular basis;26.2.e. The contracting of extermination services to be performed with sufficient frequency and thoroughness to keep the holding facility free from insects and vermin. Services shall include, at a minimum, monthly inspections by a qualified person; and26.2.f. If present, the cleaning and sanitary maintenance of all kitchen areas and all equipment.26.3. Inspections. There shall be weekly sanitation inspections of all institution areas by a designated administrative staff member; at least annual inspections by federal, state and/or local sanitation and health officials, or other qualified person(s); and, compliance with all applicable laws and regulations of the governing jurisdiction.26.4. Water Supply. The water supply and plumbing fixtures shall meet all applicable codes and be maintained in operable and sanitary condition. Water samples from both drinking and waste water shall be tested periodically to ensure that the facility's water meets all applicable laws. The facility shall provide hot and cold running water.26.5. Floors. Facility floors shall be kept clean, dry and free of hazardous substances. Floors shall be inspected regularly throughout the day for cleanliness. Particular attention should be given to potentially hazardous area such as showers, kitchens, detoxification rooms, boiler and furnace rooms.26.6. Personal Hygiene Items. The facility shall provide each inmate, as needed, an adequate supply of soap, toothpaste, shaving items, toilet paper, toothbrush, comb, and feminine hygiene supplies.26.7. Facility Clothing. Clean suitable, and presentable clothing shall be available to inmates on an as needed basis.26.8. Bedding. Each inmate spending the night (between midnight and 6:00 a.m.) in the facility shall be provided with one clean, fire retardant mattress, two clean sheets, a clean pillow and clean pillowcase. Worn bedding and linen which are unfit for further use may not be issued. Clean blankets shall be provided in a number appropriate to the season.26.9. Towels. Each inmate shall be provided clean towels and washcloths, as needed. 26.10. Recording. The issue of all clothing and bedding shall be recorded to provide accountability for their use. Inmate accountability for clothing and bedding shall be specified in inmate rules and regulations.26.11. Court Appearance. Inmates are permitted to wear personal clothing for court appearances.26.12. Removal of Linen and Bedding. Linens and bedding if issued shall be removed from an inmate's bed only under extreme circumstances, such as to protect the inmate from self-injury. An action to remove linen or bedding shall be reviewed by the supervisor and the deprivation ended as soon as practical. A record shall be kept of all such actions taken.26.13. Showers. There shall be sufficient shower facilities in the facility to permit inmates to shower or bathe upon admission to the facility, if needed.26.14. Water Temperatures. Water temperatures for showers or bathing shall be thermostatically controlled to ensure the safety of inmates.26.15. Access to Water. Inmates shall have reasonable access to a washstand with running hot and cold water.