Iowa Admin. Code r. 201-50.14

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 201-50.14 - Cleanliness and hygiene

(1) .Housekeeping.

a. The jail shall be kept clean and sanitary. Toilets, wash basins, showers and other equipment throughout the facility shall be maintained in good working order. Walls, floors and ceilings shall be well maintained.

(1) Unless cleaning is done by staff, necessary cleaning equipment shall be provided to prisoners. Cleaning equipment shall be removed from the cell and dayroom areas when cleaning is completed.

(2) The jail shall be maintained in a pest-free condition. Persons spraying chemicals shall be certified by the Iowa department of agriculture and land stewardship. Prisoners and staff shall not be directly exposed to the chemicals being used.

b. The jail shall have a sharps disposal container for razors and needles. The facility shall be equipped to handle disposal of contaminated or hazardous waste according to universal health precautions.

(2)Clothing, bedding, and hygiene items. Prisoners held in excess of 24 hours shall be provided sanitary bedding and linens sufficient to ensure comfort under existing temperature conditions. These items may be withheld by the jail administrator if deemed necessary pursuant to subrule 50.21(5). A standard issue shall include:

a. Toilet articles necessary for daily personal hygiene.

b. Institutional clothing may be issued.

c. If, upon admission to a jail with an average daily population exceeding ten persons, it is determined that the prisoner will be held longer than 24 hours, facility-provided clothing shall be issued.

d. The laundry means and schedule shall be adequate to meet the daily needs of the prisoners. Prisoners shall receive clean linens and clothing no less than weekly.

(3)Personal hygiene.

a. For sanitation and health reasons, prisoners shall be required to keep themselves clean at all times.

b. Unless medically exempted, all prisoners to be held over 24 hours shall be required to shower or bathe.

c. Prisoners may be required to shave or cut their hair only for sanitation.

d. Jail personnel shall establish procedures for prisoner hair care.

e. The sharing of instruments which are subject to blood contamination, such as nonelectric razors and toothbrushes, is prohibited. Electric razors properly sterilized under medically approved conditions may be shared.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 201-50.14

ARC 9578B, lAB 6/29/11, effective 8/3/11