Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Title 81 - JAIL STANDARDS BOARD
Chapter 10 - STANDARDS FOR JAIL FACILITIES - HEALTH SERVICES
Section 81-10-003 - Sanitation and Hygiene

Universal Citation: 81 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 10 ยง 003

Current through March 20, 2024

All jail facilities shall maintain acceptable levels of facility sanitation and provide inmates access to proper hygienic materials and services.

003.01 Facility/Employee Hygiene

All jail facilities shall be maintained in a clean and healthful condition. Facility administrators shall provide for daily housekeeping duties and inspections thereof when the jail facility is occupied. All facility employees shall adhere to acceptable hygiene practice.

003.02 Parasite Control

Preventative measures shall be taken to preclude the presence of vermin. If vermin are present, immediate eradication measures shall be taken.

003.03 Inmate Personal Hygiene

Inmates who are to be confined overnight shall be provided with, except when security requires deprivation of, the following:

003.03A A hot shower or bath daily,

003.03B Toilet paper,

003.03C Soap,

003.03D Appropriate personal hygiene items for male and female inmates.

003.04 Linens and Bedding

Inmates to be confined overnight shall be provided with, except when security requires deprivation of the following:

003.04A One (1) clean, firm, fire retardant mattress;

003.04B One (1) clean sheet or mattress cover;

003.04C One (1) clean bath-size towel;

003.04D Sufficient clean blankets to provide comfort under existing temperature conditions.

003.04E If inmates are confined longer than seven (7) calendar days, clean bed linen shall be furnished at least once a week. Blankets shall be laundered or dry cleaned at least once each three (3) months or more often if needed. Towels and wash cloths may be exchanged or laundered upon inmate request, but at least weekly.

003.05 Training and Education

Appropriate courses concerning health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation may be made available to both facility employees and inmates. Such educational programming should be determined by the facility administrator in cooperation with the appropriate health authorities.

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