11. Changes the minimum floor area of cells used for single occupancy to at least 35 sq. ft. of unencumbered space. The current rule specifies that a single occupancy cell shall have a minimum floor area of at least 54 sq. ft.
12.
Adds the requirement that, from the effective date of the updated ch.
DOC 350, double cells have a floor area of at least 25 sq. ft. of unencumbered space per occupant, that the distance between the floor and ceiling may not be less than 8 ft., and the distance between opposite walls may not be less than 6 ft. The current code requires that for jails constructed or substantially remodeled on or after March 1, 1990 to be used for double occupancy, a cell shall have a floor area of at least 70 square feet.
13. Adds the requirement to provide occupants of dayrooms, dormitories and cellblocks access to natural light.
14. Adds the requirement that dayrooms provide a minimum of 35 sq. ft. per inmate and that dayrooms may not be used for sleeping purposes.
16. Clarifies that receiving cells shall have a minimum floor area of at least 35 sq. ft. of unencumbered space. The current rule specifies that a receiving cell shall have a minimum floor area of at least 54 sq. ft.
18. Amends the requirement that each dormitory shall have a minimum floor area of 35 sq. ft. per occupant, excluding the toilet and shower area to state that each dormitory shall have a minimum floor area of 35 sq. ft. of unencumbered space per occupant for sleeping purposes.
19. Adds the requirement that each dormitory shall have a minimum floor area of 35 sq. ft. for the purpose of a dayroom and that each dayroom shall have detention strength tables and seating for the number of occupants.
20. Removes the wording “A secured area" for personal property shall be provided for each occupant of each dormitory to read “An area" for personal property shall be provided for each occupant of a dormitory.
21. Adds the requirement that washbasins in holding rooms have hot and cold running water.
22.
Creates a provision for court holding, s.
DOC 350.05 (8), which requires that court holding rooms: shall only be used for courtroom purposes, may not be used as a cell, dormitory or receiving cell, supervision is subject to the requirements of s.
DOC 350.18 and ss.
302.41 and
302.42, Stats., may be designed and used for multiple occupancy for inmates who are properly segregated under ss.
938.209 and
302.36, Stats., shall contain detention strength, rigidly constructed seats or benches bracketed to the wall or bolted to the floor or seats of masonry construction of a similar strength, shall be provided a detention strength, institution-type washbasin and toilet, and shall have a floor area of at least 50 sq. ft. with an additional 10 sq. ft. for each occupancy above five.
23. Amends the provision for a “multipurpose room for recreation, physical exercise and congregate assembly other than visiting" to read “multipurpose rooms for programming, education or congregate assembly other than visiting". Requires that “there shall be a minimum of one multipurpose room per 100 inmates based upon approved rated capacity and that each multipurpose room shall have a minimum floor area of 300 sq. ft." The current code only states that “the multipurpose room shall have a minimum floor area of 300 sq. ft."
24. Creates the requirement for exercise space.
25. Creates the requirement that “interior walls between cells and housing units are to be constructed tight to the structure."
26. Clarifies ceiling construction requirements regarding detention strength materials.
27.
Changes the word “sill" to “detention strength framing and a threshold" in relation to exterior exit doors in s.
DOC 350.05 (15) (a).
28.
Clarifies s.
DOC 350.05 (15) (c) by changing “except for" to “other than" and separating into (c) and (d).
29.
Section
DOC 350.06 Physical environment for new or substantially remodeled jails on or after March 1, 1990 to (date of new rule) — Lists the provision for a cell used for double occupancy in (3) (d). (Moved to this section from s.
DOC 350.07 Double Celling in current code.)
30.
Section
DOC 350.07 “Physical environment of existing jails" in current code amended to read “Physical environment of jails constructed before March 1, 1990" to specify code requirements jails constructed before March 1, 1990.
31.
Section
DOC 350.08 Variance — Changes section title from “Exceptions" to “Variance. Adds that any variance granted shall not set automatic precedent.
32.
Section
DOC 350.09 Policy and procedure manual — Removes requirement to consult with outside sources to create the policies and that the policies should reference provider agreements.
33.
Section
DOC 350.10 Records and Reporting — Removes reference to “Jail Log". Changes the wording “records of inmates 18 years of age or older" to “adult records." Adds to the reporting requirements under sub. (3).
34. DOC 350.11 Food service is a new section — Creates the requirement that the jail shall have policies and procedures relating to food service.
35. Creates provisions for food service requirements: nutritious and quality food provided for all inmates, three provided daily, two of which are hot (variations may be allowed based on weekend and holiday food service demands provided basic nutritional goals are met); annual menu review by a qualified nutritionist or dietician; annual inspection of all full-production and service kitchens by a qualified, independent outside source documenting food service facility meets health and safety codes; internal monthly inspection of food service area; maintenance and inspection of kitchen area and all equipment; maintenance of food temperatures; storage of food items; special diets; religious diets; attire and hygiene requirements for food service area workers; persons known to be infected with a communicable disease may not be employed or work as a food handler in a facility; orientation, training and supervision of inmate kitchen workers; meals are covered during transit to and/or within the facility; kitchen food storage and dishwashing equipment temperatures; covered garbage containers are emptied daily and kept clean; cleaning agents are stored separately from food service items; and a sharps/utensil/tool control procedure.
36.
Section
DOC 350.12 Sanitation and hygiene — Creates the requirement that the jail shall have policies and procedures relating to sanitation and hygiene.
37.
Removes statement that jails shall meet the requirements of ch.
DHS 190.
38. Adds that a facility is required to be clean and in good repair.
39. Adds the requirement that blankets be laundered monthly as well as before reissue. Removes language regarding timeframe for blankets to be laundered when used with or without sheets.
40. Adds the requirement for mattresses to be cleaned and sanitized before reissue.
41. Removes requirement for mattresses to be at least 3 inches thick and now states “mattresses shall be of proper size to fit the bed".
42. Adds the requirement that footwear shall be cleaned and sanitized before reissue.
43. Adds the requirement to establish a laundry schedule to meet daily needs and that all issued and allowed clothing items are laundered twice weekly.
44. Adds the requirement that vermin and pests are controlled with an effective, documented program.
45. Removes the wording that inmates “upon request" will be provided towels and toilet articles after 24 hours. Language now reads that “after 24 hours, inmates shall be provided with toilet articles."
46. Clarifies that basic feminine hygiene materials shall be provided “for females".
47. Adds the requirement that inmates are provided cleaning materials daily.
48. Adds the requirements that tables for common use and meals, and door traps for passing meals or other items, shall be kept sanitized.
49. Adds the requirement that safety and sanitation inspections of the jail are completed and documented at a minimum of once monthly.
50. Adds the requirement that common use grooming tools are disinfected and cleaned before reissue and are stored in a secure area.
51. Adds the requirement that property storage containers shall be sanitized before reuse.
52. Adds the requirement that trash is removed daily from all dayrooms.
53. Adds the requirement for a provision to dispose of hazardous waste per government regulations.
54.
Section
DOC 350.13 Inmate health screening — Adds requirements for referrals to medical, mental or supervisory staff, review of the health screening form, and completion of a health appraisal.
55.
Section
DOC 350.14 Inmate health care — Adds the requirement that there “be sufficient equipment, material, space and supplies for the performance of health care services in a confidential manner."
56.
Adds the requirement that “nursing care shall be provided in accordance with the standards of practice established by the board of nursing, Ch.
N 6" and that “health care staff shall be in compliance with state and federal licensure certification and registration."
57. Adds the requirement that “officers shall receive documented annual training on health care policies and procedures, medications, and health screening at the time of admission".
58.
Section
DOC 350.15 Health care policy — Clarifies the policy and procedure requirement to list names, addresses and telephone numbers of health care providers.
59. Adds the requirement for provision for inmates with chronic medical conditions.
60. Amends the policy and procedure requirement for the procedure for processing inmate medical requests to include “on a daily basis" and removes “including written disposition".
61. Clarifies provision of special diet — now states “if ordered by a qualified health care professional". Current code states “if ordered by a physician."
62. Adds the requirement to include pregnancy management.
63.
Adds the requirement to include use of the Health Transfer Summary form as stipulated in s.
302.388 (2), Stats.
64. Adds that the policy and procedure requirement for communicable disease control also include infection control.
65. Adds the requirement to include a provision for handling bio hazardous waste and decontaminating medical and dental equipment.
66. Adds the requirement to include a provision for detoxification and management of intoxicated inmates.
67.
Section
DOC 350.16 Control and administration of medications — Adds the requirement that a qualified health care professional shall prescribe medications and order treatments.
68. Clarifies the requirement that jail staff that deliver medications be trained and receive annual documented training.
69.
Added the requirement that a health care professional monitor the inmate in accordance with requirements of s.
302.384, Stats., when medication is refused.
70.
Under s.
DOC 350.17 Suicide prevention — Adds requirements to obtain documented information from the arresting or transporting agency to assess an inmate's potential for suicide or self-harm and screening of inmates that includes interview items and staff observation related to potential suicide risk.
71. Creates the requirement for the provision of immediate notification to designated supervisory staff if an inmate is identified as a suicide risk.
72. Clarifies the requirement for “identification of housing areas for inmates who are suicide risks." New language states “Designation of housing areas and security precautions for inmates who are placed on suicide watch." Changes all wording of “suicide risk" to “suicide watch."
73. Clarifies language regarding supervision of inmates on suicide watch to include a description of monitoring procedures.
74. Clarifies language regarding persons who may asses an inmate's level of suicide risk to reflect that they must be trained and identified.
75. Creates the requirement for provision to notify qualified mental health professionals of potentially suicidal inmates within 12 hours of placement on suicide watch and provision for an assessment by a qualified mental health professional to be completed as soon as practicable.
76. Creates the requirement to identify qualified mental health professionals who are authorized to remove an inmate from a suicide watch status after an on-site face-to-face assessment.
77. Clarifies the requirement for communication between health care and jail personnel regarding the status of an inmate who is on suicide watch to include the frequency of the communication.
78. Clarifies the language “intervention of a suicide in progress, including first aid measures" that now reads “intervention protocol during an apparent suicide attempt, including life-sustaining measures."
79. Adds to the requirement of documentation of actions and decisions regarding inmates who are suicide risks which now includes: individual initiating the suicide watch; date and time watch was initiated; reason watch was initiated; name of supervisor contacted; date and time supervisor contacted; name, date and time of referral to mental health professional; and name, date, time and signature of mental health professional removing inmate from a suicide watch.
80. Creates the requirement for implementation of 2 hours of annual documented staff training regarding suicide prevention and identification of risk factors.
81. Creates the requirement for provision of access to debriefing and support services.
82. Creates the requirement for provision of an implementation of an operational review following a suicide or significant suicide attempt.
83.
Section
DOC 350.18 Security — Adds the requirement for a jail to have policies and procedures relating to jail security.
84. Creates timeframes for inmate supervision at frequent and irregular intervals — not to exceed 60 minutes for inmates housed in general population and 15 minutes for inmates housed on suicide watch.
85. Adds that a video monitoring system may be used to supplement but not replace physical observations.
86. Creates the requirement to include a description of procedures for conducting and documenting facility and area searches, inmate pat down, strip, and body cavity searches.
87. Clarifies monthly inspections of locks and doors. Current rule states “the sheriff shall ensure that monthly inspections are made to determine if cell and fire escape locks and doors are in good working order." The updated rule states “Monthly inspections shall be made to determine if all jail doors and locks within and including the secure perimeter of the facility are in good working order."
88. Amends the key control provision to include: “all issued keys are inventoried and accounted for at shift change, all keys must be stored in a secure area and accessible in the event of any emergency, inmates are not permitted to handle or utilize jail keys." Removes the requirement that “there shall be at least 3 complete sets of jail and fire escape keys, one set in use, one set stored in a safe place which is accessible only to jail personnel for use in an emergency, and one set stored in a secure place outside the jail."
89. Creates the requirement for weapons control that includes: “introduction, availability, control, inventory, storage and use of firearms, chemical agents, electronic control devices, or other related security devices and specification of the level of authority required for their access and use."
90. Creates the requirement for tool/sharps control that includes: “introduction, availability, control, inventory, storage and use of tools/sharps within the facility".
91.
Section
DOC 350.19 Fire safety — Adds the requirement that the jail shall have policies and procedures relating to fire safety that also include local fire department recommendations.
92. Adds the requirement that the facility conforms to applicable federal, state, and/or local fire safety codes.
93. Creates the requirement that documented fire safety training shall be practiced or simulated by all jail staff at least once every 12 months and be documented.
94. Amends requirement for facility inspection by the local fire department “at least once every 6 months" to “at least once every 12 months, and a record thereof shall be maintained."
95. Creates the requirement to complete and document monthly inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with safety and fire prevention standards.
96. Creates the requirement that, after the date of the new rule, sprinkler heads accessible to inmates not under direct supervision must be tamper and suicide resistant.
97.
Section
DOC 350.20 Double celling — Adds the requirement that the jail shall have policies and procedures for double celling.
98. Clarifies language regarding single occupancy cell requirements in a jail. New rule states “for male and female housing areas, at least one cell or 15% of the jail's total number of cells, whichever is greater, shall be maintained for single occupancy". Current rule's language is wordy and confusing.
99.
Removes requirements listed for physical observation under double celling. Physical observation provision is now found under s.
DOC 350.18 Security.
