Perf-Based Stds, Adult Corr. Inst. 5th ed March 2021

Part 5: Institutional Services

5D. - PERFORMANCE STANDARD: SANITATION AND HYGIENE The institution’s sanitation and hygiene program protects the health and safety of staff and offenders. Sanitation Inspections

(MANDATORY) The facility complies with all applicable health codes and regula- tions of the governing jurisdiction, and there is documentation by an independent, outside source that any past deficiencies noted in annual inspections have been cor- rected. Copies of all inspections will be forwarded to both the facility or program ad- ministrator and the health authority.The following facility inspections are required: • weekly sanitation inspections of all facility areas by a qualified departmen - tal staff member • comprehensive and thorough monthly inspections by a safety or sanitation specialist • at least annual inspections by federal, state, and/or local sanitation and health officials or other qualified person(s) Comment : The safety/sanitation specialist responsible for conducting monthly in- spections may be an institutional staff member who is trained in the application of jurisdictional codes and regulations. Periodically and on an as-needed basis, this individual is provided assistance from specialists regarding safety and sanitation requirements and inspections. Training for this individual may be provided through the agency’s central office specialist(s) or by other applicable agencies.

5-ACI-5D-01 (Ref. 4-4329)

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Sanitation and safety inspection check- lists. Health codes and regulations.

Process Indicators : Completed inspection checklists and reports. Documentation of corrective action. Documentation of all inspections forwarded to both the facil- ity or program administrator and the health authority.

Water Supply 5-ACI-5D-02 (Ref. 4-4330)

(MANDATORY) The institution’s potable water source and supply, wheth- er owned and operated by the public water department or the institution, is certified by an independent, outside source to be in compliance with jurisdic- tional laws and regulations.

Comment : None.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Laws and regulations.

Process Indicators : Documentation of approval by outside source. Documentation of credentials of person/agency providing approval.

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