The purpose of this order is to establish procedures for medically clearing inmate food servers.
This order shall apply to all personnel assigned to Pitchess Detention Center (PDC) North Facility.
All inmate workers assigned to food preparation and service shall be examined and approved by medical staff prior to beginning their work assignment.
The medical staff shall conduct a weekly health inspection of inmate workers assigned to food preparation and service. Medical staff will notify custody personnel if any inmate worker is denied medical clearance for duty.
A current list of approved inmate food servers shall be kept in the Module Control Office (MCO) and any Dormitory Control Office (DCO) which houses inmate food servers. The list shall consist of the following information:
It shall be the responsibility of module personnel to ensure a minimum of ten inmates are assigned as food servers in each module.
When personnel suspect that an inmate is ill or displays a rash, open sores, cold symptoms, or complains of illness, the inmate shall be removed from the serving line until he can be examined by medical staff.