Section 411.710  Bedding, Linen, and Clothing

a)         Each child or youth shall be issued suitable clean bedding and linens, including two sheets, a pillow and pillowcase, one mattress, and sufficient blankets to provide comfort under existing temperatures.  Clean linen shall be provided at least once a week and as needed for enuretic children and youth.  A child's or youth's wet or soiled linens shall be changed immediately. Universal Precautions shall be followed when handling soiled items.

b)         Children and youth shall be provided the opportunity to have adequate clothing appropriate to the season.  A child's or youth's wet or soiled clothing shall be changed immediately. Universal Precautions shall be followed when handling soiled items.

c)         The facility shall provide for the thorough cleaning and, when necessary, disinfecting of children's and youth's personal clothing before storage or before allowing the children or youth to keep and wear personal clothing.