103 CMR 974.00 — County correctional facilities -- sanitation and hygiene

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103 CMR 974.00: COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES -- SANITATION AND HYGIENE

Section 974.01: General 974.02: Environmental Health Officer (Required) 974.03: Interior Cleanliness 974.04: Inspection Plans (Required) 974.05: Outside Grounds 974.06: Insect and Rodent Control (Required) 974.07: Liquid and Solid Waste Control (Required) 974.08: Personal Hygiene 974.09: Clothing 974.10: Linens and Bedding 974.11: Water Supply (Required) 974.12: Tobacco Use Prohibited

103 CMR 974.00 County correctional facilities -- sanitation and hygiene

974.01 General

974.01: General Each facility shall comply with applicable regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, as required by statute, regarding maintenance and sanitation in county correctional facilities.

974.02 Environmental Health Officer (Required)

974.02: Environmental Health Officer (Required) In accordance with Department of Public Health regulations, each Sheriff/facility administrator shall appoint a qualified environmental health officer to ensure that 103 CMR 900.00 and the regulations of the Department of Public Health (105 CMR) are adhered to and properly monitored.

974.03 Interior Cleanliness

974.03: Interior Cleanliness A written housekeeping plan for all areas of the facility's physical plant shall provide for daily housekeeping and regular maintenance, by assigning duties and responsibilities to staff and inmates.

974.04 Inspection Plans (Required)

974.04: Inspection Plans (Required) Written policy and procedure shall govern facility inspection plans and shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) At least weekly sanitation inspections of all institution areas by a designated qualified employee; (2) A comprehensive and thorough monthly inspection of the facility by an environmental health officer; (3) At least annual inspections by the Department of Public Health; (4) Semi-annual inspections by the Department of Correction Standards Compliance Unit; (5) All inspections shall be documented and all inspection reports shall be maintained by the Sheriff/facility administrator or designee; and (6) Deficiencies noted in any of the above reports shall be responded to with appropriate plans of action and in accordance with any specified guidelines.

974.05 Outside Grounds

974.05: Outside Grounds Each county correctional facility shall develop a written plan ensuring that the outside grounds shall be maintained in a neat and orderly condition, in good repair and fit the uses intended.

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974.06 Insect and Rodent Control (Required)

974.06: Insect and Rodent Control (Required) Written policy and procedure shall govern the control of vermin and pests. When they exist, such pests shall be exterminated in a manner which is not hazardous to the health of inmates or employees, by a person with appropriate licensing.

974.07 Liquid and Solid Waste Control (Required)

974.07: Liquid and Solid Waste Control (Required) Written policy and procedure shall govern the storage and disposal of all liquid and solid wastes in a manner designed to prevent transmission of disease, creation of nuisance and the breeding of insects.

974.08 Personal Hygiene

974.08: Personal Hygiene Each county correctional facility shall provide the means for inmates to adhere to acceptable personal hygiene practices, including: (1) Availability of articles needed for personal hygiene, including, but not limited to, soap, toothpaste or tooth powder, toothbrush, and articles for feminine hygiene; (2) Availability of sufficient showers or bathtubs as required by State or local codes; (3) Water temperature for showering or bathing shall be thermostatically controlled (minimum 110°F, maximum 130°F); and (4) Written policy and procedure shall provide for the availability of hair care services. The Sheriff/facility administrator may charge a reasonable fee not to exceed $10.00 for any haircut provided.

974.09 Clothing

974.09: Clothing Written policy and procedure shall provide for the following: (1) The issue of clean, suitable and presentable clothing to new inmates, as necessary; (2) The issue of all clothing shall be recorded to provide accountability for its use; (3) As necessary, the issue of special clothing and protective clothing and equipment (specialized work assignments); and, (4) The availability of at least weekly laundering or clothing exchange.

974.10 Linens and Bedding

974.10: Linens and Bedding Written policy and procedure shall provide for the following: (1) A standard issue of bedding and linens including: (a) a suitable, clean, flame retardant mattress, to include a mattress with an integrated pillow; (b) two clean sheets, a clean pillowcase, and flame retardant pillow; (c) two clean bath-size towels; and (d) sufficient clean blankets to provide comfort under existing temperature conditions. (2) Availability of weekly laundering or exchange of all linens.

974.11 Water Supply (Required)

974.11: Water Supply (Required) Each county correctional facility shall provide documentation of certification that the water supply meets all applicable laws or regulations of the governing jurisdiction.

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974.12 Tobacco Use Prohibited

974.12: Tobacco Use Prohibited Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 270, § 22, smoking is prohibited in the state house or in a public building or in a vehicle or vessel, owned, leased, or otherwise operated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or in a political subdivision thereof, or in a space occupied by a state agency or department of the Commonwealth which is located in another building, including a private office in a building or space mentioned in this sentence. REGULATORY AUTHORITY 103 CMR 974.00: M.G.L. c. 124, § (1), (c), (d), (q) and (r); c. 127, §§ 1A and 1B.

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