Avalon Unit Order 5

Subject: WAIST CHAIN CLEANING PROCEDURES

PURPOSE OF ORDER:

Unit compliance with MP&P Section 5-05/120.00, which states;

"Cleaning and Maintenance Inspections of Waist Chains

Each Unit Commander shall develop unit orders regarding the cleaning, inspection and sterilization of waist chains and restraint devices at the end of each shift. Inspections are required daily and weekly to ensure operability, maintenance, and cleanliness.

Required cleaning shall be conducted using an approved anti-bacterial solution which states it kills multiple pathogens, including MRSA, for affectability.

The unit order shall ensure that the cleaning/sterilization and inspection of waist-chains and restraint devices are documented in an approved log and maintained for a minimum of two (2) years per COM 4-13/000.00 Retention of Records."

DIRECTIVE:

Avalon Station is instituting the following policy regarding our waist chains.

1. Prior to and after each use of waist chains will be sanitized utilizing "Turbo Kill" sanitizer (or equivalent) to ensure its cleanliness
2. It will be incumbent upon each staff member utilizing a waist chain, or sanitizing a waist chain, to ensure it is in proper working order. Should a waist chain appear to be unfit for use, it is the responsibility of the individual that detects the defect to pull the chain from service and notify the Watch Deputy and Jailer by County e-mail so that it may be fixed or replaced as soon as feasible.

PROCEDURES:

The Procedure for use and sanitizing will be as follows.

1. Locate the ID Tag on the chain and document the date and time it was used.
2. Utilize the waist chain per MP&P.
3. Upon return of the waist chain to the Jail, document it on the corresponding log. If it is unable to be sanitized immediately, place it in the "Used Waist bucket.

Updated: May 31, 2023