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

Performance Standard 5D: Sanitation and Hygiene

Waste Disposal 5-ACI-5D-03 (Ref. 4-4331)

(MANDATORY) The institution provides for a waste disposal system, in ac- cordance with an approved plan by the appropriate regulatory agency.

Comment : Liquid and solid wastes should be collected, stored, and disposed of in a manner that will avoid nuisance and hazards and protect the health and safety of inmates and staff.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Written plan. Internal health/sanitation inspection checklists that include solid waste issues.

Process Indicators : Plan that has been approved by regulatory agency. Trash dis- posal contract. Completed inspection reports/forms. Observation.

Housekeeping 5-ACI-5D-04 (Ref. 4-4332)

(MANDATORY) The institution provides for the control of vermin and pests.

Comment : Pest control professionals should be readily available to the institution to conduct regular monthly inspections and eradicate by whatever means is effec- tive any insects, rodents, or vermin found.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Control plan.

Process Indicators : Pest control contracts. Maintenance agreements. Trash dispos- al contracts. Inspection reports. Pest control service schedule.

5-ACI-5D-05 (Ref. 4-4333)

A written housekeeping plan for all areas of the facility’s physical plant pro- vides for daily housekeeping and regular maintenance by assigning specific duties and responsibilities to staff and inmates. Comment : Effective housekeeping requires the development of a definite cleaning schedule with personnel and inmates assigned specific duties. Cleaning activities should be supervised at all times to ensure that the work performed is proper and thorough.

Protocols : Written policy and procedure. Housekeeping plan. Maintenance plan. Inmate handbook (describing inmate responsibilities).

Process Indicators : Facility logs. Observation. Inmate and staff interviews.

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