5-13-050 Inmate Barbering

PURPOSE OF ORDER:

The purpose of this order is to establish inmate barbering procedures.

SCOPE OF ORDER:

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

ORDER:

Two (2) inmate workers from each module shall be selected from a list of pre-screened inmates to perform barbering services.  Module personnel shall ensure all barber equipment is accounted for daily by referring to the laminated Barber Inventory List zip tied to the inside of each barber’s kit. 

Barbering services shall be conducted in the center core of each module.  The dormitory control officer shall only allow two (2) inmates at a time to leave the dorm for barbering services.

As directed by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (Title 16, Division 9, Sections 979 and 980), the following procedures shall be adhered to:

• All non-electrical equipment shall be stored overnight, fully immersed in a container of Barbicide
• All disinfectants shall be used per manufacturer’s instructions
• Clean and soiled equipment shall be stored in properly labeled, separate containers
• Remove visible debris from all equipment and treat with disinfectant between uses
• Inmate barbers shall sweep all hair clippings after each cut into separate, plastic lined, and covered receptacles

Inmate Services personnel shall be responsible for ordering all barbering supplies and replenishing any needed supplies upon request by module staff.