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Pitchess Detention Center - North Facility / Chapter 5 - Line Procedures / Section 5-11 - Health and Sanitation

5-11-060 Control of Vermin


5-11-050 Medical Screening of Inmate Food Servers
5-12-010 Laundry Exchange Procedures

PURPOSE OF ORDER:

The purpose of this order is to establish procedures for the treatment and management of vermin-infested inmates and inmate housing areas.

SCOPE OF ORDER:

This order shall apply to all personnel assigned to Pitchess Detention Center (PDC) North Facility.

ORDER:

In the event Correctional Health Services (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
  • Scrub their entire bed area with a delousing solution
  • Use a delousing shampoo supplied by CHS to wash all body hair

The inmate(s) shall be taken to the clinic to be reevaluated by CHS personnel within 48 hours and the previous steps shall be repeated as necessary.

PDC North Facility has a contractual agreement with a licensed pest control company. The company is responsible for spraying the facility once a week and providing a receipt of service. The receipt shall be kept by PDC North Operations.    

If vermin are found in the medical units, kitchen, and/or food storage areas, the watch sergeant shall contact the pest control company. The pest control company shall delouse the affected area.