Each Custody Services Division facility shall, in conjunction with Correctional Health Services (CHS), develop and implement procedures for the treatment of vermin-infested inmates and inmate housing areas. The procedures shall also address vermin found in medical units, kitchen, and food storage areas. The following procedures shall be followed:
- If CHS personnel determine vermin are present, all inmates in the immediate vicinity or adjacent bed areas shall:
- Receive a complete change of bedding and clothing. The infected bedding and clothing shall be kept segregated and shall be sterilized according to procedures established by CHS. Refer to the Custody Division Manual (CDM), section 5-06/040.00, "Non-institutional Clothing Storage"
- Scrub their entire bed area, including bed frames, lockers, cabinets, and drawers, with a delousing solution approved by CHS
- Use a delousing shampoo supplied by CHS to wash all body hair
- The inmates shall be re-checked by CHS personnel in forty-eight (48) hours, and the previous steps repeated as necessary. Inmate re-examination may be accomplished at the next regularly scheduled sick call.
Pest Control Agreement
Facilities having a contractual agreement with a licensed pest control company must provide pest control throughout housing areas, medical units, kitchen, and food storage areas.
Facilities having a contractual agreement with a licensed pest control company may utilize the company to delouse the affected housing area, rather than scrubbing the area.