Appropriate utensils shall be provided for the serving of meals. Compartment trays or pans shall be used to keep various foods separated. Bowls and cups shall be used when applicable. Tableware shall be replaced if chipped, cracked or otherwise unserviceable.
Paper tableware may be used, with prior approval of the unit commander or his designee, when facility security is threatened. Disposable utensils shall be used to prevent inmate self-injury or injury to others.
Disposable utensils may be used, with the approval of the Medical Staff, to serve meals to inmates with communicable diseases. These utensils shall be disposed of in accordance with the procedures established by the Medical Staff.