N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 7306.13

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 51, December 18, 2024

Section 7306.13 - Key control

(a) All persons in possession of keys used in a facility shall maintain the keys in a secure manner. All keys not in the possession of a person shall be maintained in a secure location.

(b) The director shall require that a duplicate of every key used in a facility is maintained. Such duplicate keys shall be maintained in a secure area and shall be readily accessible when needed. Inventory of the duplicate keys shall be completed annually, and the inventory documentation shall be retained at the facility.

(c) A written record shall be maintained with respect to the control and issuance of keys and shall include the:

(1) name of staff issued keys;

(2) date and time of issuance of the keys; and

(3) date and time the keys were returned.

(d) All keys which could provide a youth with a means of exit from a facility shall not be permitted in any area where youth may gain access to such keys.

(e) Key rings shall be bonded closed.

(f) Restricted and emergency keys must be stored separate and distinct from regular use keys.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 7306.13

Adopted New York State Register September 26, 2018/Volume XL, Issue 39, eff. 9/26/2018