Section 299.300  Secure Residential Facility

The secure residential facility shall be operated by the Department in a facility provided by the Department of Corrections pursuant to Section 50 of the Act.  Standards for living conditions shall include the following provisions:

a)         All double-room assignments shall be screened for appropriateness based on safety, security and treatment considerations.

b)         Minimally, each cell shall be furnished with:

1)         A bed securely fastened to the cell;

2)         Clean bedding, including a mattress, blanket, sheets, pillow and pillow case;

3)         A wash basin with running water and flushable toilet facilities (controls may be located outside the cell); and

4)         Adequate lighting for reading and observation purposes.

c)         Cells shall be located at or above ground level, and have heat and ventilation consistent with the climate.

d)         Each cell shall have a single door and a food passage.  When only a solid door is available, it shall be provided with a vision panel.

e)         Cleaning materials shall be made available on a regular basis.

f)          Personal health and hygiene needs of the resident shall be addressed as follows:

1)         A shower and shave no less than once per week.

2)         State issued toilet tissue, soap, shampoo, shaving cream, towel, toothbrush, and toothpaste for daily use if the resident has insufficient commissary funds to purchase these items.

3)         A weekly exchange of clean institutional clothes or availability of laundry services at least weekly.

4)         False teeth, eye glasses, prosthetic devices and other essential items of personal hygiene and health shall be permitted unless they are a threat to safety or security.