3-15/020.00 Communicable Disease Protective Equipment



Each Custody Division facility shall maintain communicable disease protective equipment kits which shall be strategically located for ease of access by all personnel. These kits are designed to minimize any exposure to communicable diseases as a result of contact with blood or other body fluids.

Each kit shall contain the following items:

  • 1 box (25) of disposable face masks
  • 1 box (25 pair) of disposable rubber gloves
  • 1 box (50) of disposable paper towels
  • 2 cans of disinfectant spray
  • 10 disposable plastic bags
  • 1 resuscitation mask for C.P.R. use only

These kits shall be used by Custody Division personnel for the safe clean up and disposal of all spills of human body fluids. Usage of this kit shall be in accordance with Manual of Policy and Procedures section 3-02/040.25, "Employee Exposed to Communicable Disease."

Contaminated supplies shall be sealed within the plastic bags provided. Concerned personnel from all Custody Division facilities shall call the Correctional Health Services (CHS) office [REDACTED TEXT]to arrange for disposal of contaminants.