Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Corrections
Chapter DOC 347 - SECURED RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Subchapter VII - Resources for Youth
Section DOC 347.30 - Clothing, towels, and bedding

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง DOC 347.30

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) CLOTHING.

(a) If youth are not permitted to wear personal clothing, all of the following shall be provided upon admission:
1. A set of clean clothing.

2. Clean socks and undergarments.

3. Clean footwear.

(b) All clothing provided shall be of appropriate size for the youth.

(c) All clothing provided shall be appropriate to the season.

(d) Clothing shall be laundered at a minimum of 2 times per week, and on a more frequent basis as required by the nature of work assignments and programmed activities.

(e) Undergarments and socks shall be laundered as necessary to provide clean undergarments and socks daily. Youth shall receive the same set of undergarments and socks back after laundering.

(2) TOWELS AND BEDDING.

(a) Staff shall provide each youth with a clean towel and washcloth daily.

(b) Staff shall provide youth with clean bed linens at least once per week.

(c) Staff shall provide youth with a clean blanket at least once per month.

(3) MATTRESSES AND PILLOWS.

(a) Staff shall provide youth with a clean mattress and pillow.

(b) Each mattress and each pillow shall be covered with a fire retardant, waterproof, easy-to-sanitize material.

(c) Mattresses and pillows shall be kept in good repair and in a clean and sanitary condition. Staff shall repair or remove from circulation any mattresses with holes or cracks.

(d) Mattresses and pillows shall be cleaned and sanitized before reissue.

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