New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 14 - JUVENILE JUSTICE
Part 14 - NEW MEXICO JUVENILE DETENTION STANDARDS
Section 8.14.14.16 - SANITATION AND HYGIENE
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. The center must comply with applicable state, federal, and local sanitation and health codes.
B. The center shall take actions to prevent and control vermin and pests.
C. Hair care services shall be available to juveniles.
D. The center shall have written policies and procedures requiring that articles necessary for maintaining personal hygiene are provided to all juveniles, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and feminine hygiene products.
E. The center shall have written policies and procedures that provide for suitable, clean bedding and linens: one sheet, one pillow and pillowcase, one mattress, and sufficient blankets to provide comfort regardless of temperature conditions; and linen exchange at least weekly or more often as necessary.
F. The center shall maintain a surplus supply of clothing, linens, and bedding for the center's maximum juvenile population.
G. The center shall clean, and when necessary, disinfect juveniles' bedding and clothing before storage or issuance.
