Minnesota Administrative Code

2911.3300 CORRESPONDENCE. Subpart 1. Policy and procedure. A facility shall have a written policy and procedure that governs inmate correspondence. Policies are available to all staff and inmates and are reviewed annually, and updated as needed. Subp. 2. Volume of mail. The volum…

2911.3400 TELEPHONE ACCESS. A facility shall have a written policy and procedure that provides for inmate access to a telephone. Attorney/client telephone consultation shall be allowed in a manner consistent with Minnesota Statutes, section 481.10. Newly admitted inmates shall be…

2911.3500 VOLUNTEERS. When volunteers are used in facility programs, a written policy and procedure shall provide that a staff member is responsible for coordinating the volunteer service program. The policy includes the following elements: A. lines of authority, responsibility, …

2911.3600 CLOTHING AND PROPERTY. Subpart 1. [Renumbered 2911.3650 subp 2] Subp. 2. [Renumbered 2911.3650 subp 3] Subp. 3. [Renumbered 2911.3650 subp 4] Subp. 4. [Renumbered 2911.3675 subp 3] Subp. 5. Quantity of clothing. The facility shall have available sufficient clothing to e…

2911.3650 INMATE UNIFORM ISSUE AND BEDDING ALLOWANCE. Subpart 1. Bedding and linen. An inmate admitted to the facility shall be issued one bath towel, one washcloth, one clean, fire-retardant mattress, two sheets or one sheet and a clean mattress cover, blankets sufficient to pro…

2911.3675 LAUNDRY SERVICES AND LINEN EXCHANGE. Subpart 1. Laundry. Laundry services shall be managed so that daily clothing, linen, and bedding needs are met. Subp. 2. Linen. Clean linens shall be furnished once each week, at a minimum. There shall be a posted schedule for linen …

2911.3700 EMERGENCIES AND UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES. Subpart 1. Emergency plan. A facility shall have a written disaster plan. The plan shall include policies and procedures designed to protect the public by securely detaining inmates who represent a danger to the community or to thems…

2911.3800 FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES. Food service shall be provided according to Minnesota Department of Health rules. Statutory Authority: MS s 241.021 History: 23 SR 1834; 38 SR 523 Published Electronically: December 20, 2013

2911.3900 DIETARY ALLOWANCES. Subpart 1. Generally. Nutritional needs of adult inmates, and juvenile inmates housed in an adult facility, shall be met in accordance with inmate needs or as ordered by a medical professional, and meet the dietary allowances contained in this part w…

2911.4000 ANNUAL FOOD SERVICE REVIEW. A facility's menu content and cycle shall be reviewed at least once annually by a registered dietitian or nutritionist to ensure compliance with part 2911.3900. The review and findings shall be documented and on file. Statutory Authority: MS …

2911.4100 MEALS. Subpart 1. Evening meal. There shall not be more than 14 hours between a substantial evening meal and breakfast. A substantial evening meal is classified as a serving of three or more menu items at one time to include a high quality protein such as meat, fish, eg…

2911.4200 THERAPEUTIC DIETS. Subpart 1. Medical diets. A facility housing inmates in need of medically prescribed therapeutic diets shall have documentary evidence that the diets are dietitian-approved and provided as ordered by health services. A healthier general menu contribut…

2911.4300 RELIGIOUS DIETS. A facility shall have a written policy and procedure that provides for special diets or meal accommodations for inmates whose religious beliefs require adherence to religious dietary laws. Creation of religious diets shall involve a dietitian and strive…

2911.4400 USE OF FOOD IN DISCIPLINE. Food shall not be withheld as punishment. Statutory Authority: MS s 241.021 History: 23 SR 1834; 38 SR 523 Published Electronically: December 20, 2013

2911.4500 SUPERVISION OF MEAL SERVING. Meals shall be served under the direct supervision of staff. Statutory Authority: MS s 241.021 History: 23 SR 1834; 38 SR 523 Published Electronically: December 20, 2013

2911.4600 MENU RECORDS. All menus shall be planned, dated, and available for review at least one week in advance. Notations shall be made of any substitutions in the meals actually served, and substitutions shall be of equal nutritional value. Statutory Authority: MS s 241.021 Hi…

2911.4700 [Renumbered 2911.4800 subp 5] Published Electronically: December 20, 2013

2911.4800 COMMISSARY. Subpart 1. List of approved commissary items to be purchased by staff member at local store. A facility with an approved capacity of more than 50 inmates shall establish, maintain, and operate a commissary. The facility shall have a written policy and proced…

2911.4900 SECURITY INSPECTION. The facility shall have a written policy and procedure to require the facility administrator or designee to inspect all areas within the security perimeter, and equipment at least monthly and initiate corrective action if needed. Statutory Authority…

2911.4950 RESPONSE TO RESISTANCE. Subpart 1. Policies and procedures. The facility administrator or designee shall have written policies and procedures to provide for response to resistance. All personnel directly involved in the response shall submit written reports to the facil…

2911.5000 POST ORDERS; FORMAL INMATE COUNT; WELL-BEING CHECKS. Subpart 1. Post orders and accountability. There shall be written orders for every security post that are reviewed annually and updated if necessary. A written policy and procedure shall require that personnel read, s…

2911.5100 [Renumbered 2911.2525] Published Electronically: December 20, 2013

2911.5200 [Renumbered 2911.2550] Published Electronically: December 20, 2013

2911.5300 SEARCHES, SHAKEDOWNS, AND CONTRABAND CONTROL. Subpart 1. Contraband control. A facility shall have a written policy and procedure that provides for searches of facilities, inmates, and inmate property to control contraband and provide for its disposition. Subp. 2. Body …

2911.5400 [Renumbered 2911.5550] Published Electronically: December 20, 2013

2911.5450 DANGEROUS MATERIALS. A facility shall have a written policy and procedure that specifies that materials dangerous to either security or safety shall be properly secured. Storage and use of flammable, toxic, and caustic materials must be in accordance with all applicable…

2911.5500 [Renumbered 2911.5450] Published Electronically: December 20, 2013

2911.5550 LOCKS AND KEYS. Subpart 1. General. Keys or other access control devices to security locks shall be properly tagged and stored in a secure cabinet within a secure area, and out of reach of the inmates or the public. At least one complete functional set of facility keys …

2911.5800 AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL RESOURCES. Subpart 1. Availability of resources, general. Under the direction of a health authority, a facility shall develop a written policy and procedure that provides for the delivery of health care services, including medical, den…

2911.5900 POSTING OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES. A listing of telephone numbers of the medical, dental, mental health, and ambulance services available shall be posted at the facility's primary staff control station along with a schedule of availability. Statutory Authority: MS s 241.02…

2911.6000 FIRST AID. Subpart 1. [Repealed, 38 SR 523] Subp. 2. First aid equipment. Facility policy shall require that first aid kits are available in designated areas of the facility. Subp. 3. [Renumbered 2911.6200 subp 1a] Statutory Authority: MS s 241.021 History: 23 SR 1834; …

2911.6100 [Renumbered 2911.1350] Published Electronically: December 20, 2013

2911.6200 MEDICAL AND DENTAL RECORDS. Subpart 1. [Renumbered subp 1b] Subp. 1a. Medical and dental records. A facility shall record complaints of illness or injury and actions taken. Medical or dental records are maintained on inmates under medical or dental care. Records shall i…

2911.6300 [Renumbered 2911.2750] Published Electronically: December 20, 2013

2911.6400 DELIVERY, SUPERVISION, AND CONTROL OF MEDICATION. In consultation with the health authority, a facility administrator shall have a written policy and procedure for the secure storage, delivery, administration, and control of medication according to parts 2911.6500 to 29…

2911.6500 STORAGE. Subpart 1. Locked area. Medication shall be stored in a locked area. The storage area shall be kept locked when not in use by authorized staff. Subp. 2. Refrigeration. Medication requiring refrigeration shall be refrigerated and secured and the temperature chec…

2911.6600 DELIVERY. Subpart 1. Delivering medication. A person delivering medication to an inmate must do so under the direction of the responsible health authority or health care personnel. Subp. 2. Training. Only persons who have received training appropriate to this assignment…

2911.6700 ADMINISTRATION. Subpart 1. Injection. Medication administered by injection shall be given by a physician or health care personnel. Subp. 2. Insulin. Insulin-dependent diabetic inmates shall be permitted to self-administer insulin under direct health-trained staff superv…

2911.6800 CONTROL. Subpart 1. Records. Records of receipt, the quantity of the drugs, and the disposition of all prescription medications shall be maintained in detail to enable an accurate accounting. Subp. 2. Verifying prescription medications. An inmate's own supply of prescri…

2911.6900 MEDICAL RESEARCH. The use of inmates for medical, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic experiments is prohibited. Statutory Authority: MS s 241.021 History: 23 SR 1834; 38 SR 523 Published Electronically: December 20, 2013

2911.7000 TUBERCULOSIS SCREENING; SEPARATION OF INMATES WITH INFECTIOUS DISEASE. Subpart 1. Policy. A facility shall have a written policy and procedure that addresses the management of serious and infectious diseases. This policy and procedure shall be updated as new information…

2911.7100 INMATES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. Subpart 1. Postadmission screening. The facility written policy and procedure shall require postadmission screening and referral for care of inmates with special needs, whose adaptation to the correctional environment is significantly impaire…

2911.7200 HOUSEKEEPING, SANITATION, AND PLANT MAINTENANCE. Subpart 1. General. A facility shall have a policy and procedure that provides that the facility shall: A. be kept in good repair to protect the health, comfort, safety, and well-being of inmates and staff; B. document we…

2911.7300 FIRE INSPECTION. Subpart 1. Annual inspection. Each facility shall by policy require that a fire inspection of the facility must be conducted in accordance with the applicable fire code on an annual basis by a state fire marshal or local fire official. Subp. 2. Document…

2911.7400 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO DETECT DETERIORATION OF BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT. The facility administrator or designee shall have policies and procedures designed to detect building and equipment deterioration, safety hazards, and unsanitary conditions. Policies and procedur…

2911.7500 ELIMINATION OF CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO VERMIN AND PESTS. The facility shall have a written plan for the control and elimination of vermin and pests. Statutory Authority: MS s 241.021 History: 23 SR 1834; 38 SR 523 Published Electronically: December 20, 2013

2911.7600 WASTE DISPOSAL. Facility policy shall ensure that the facility provides a waste disposal system. Statutory Authority: MS s 241.021 History: 23 SR 1834; 38 SR 523 Published Electronically: December 20, 2013