SOP_NUMBER: 401.05
TITLE: Bedding Equipment
REFERENCE_CODE: IVA01-0006
DIVISION: Executive Division (Office of Professional Development - Care & Custody)
TOPIC_AREA: 401 Policy-OPD, Care and Custody
EFFECTIVE_DATE: 2021-03-17
WORD_COUNT: 249
POWERDMS_URL: https://public.powerdms.com/GADOC/documents/105432
URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/401.05/

SUMMARY:
This policy establishes procedures for allocating, maintaining, and replacing bedding equipment across all GDC facilities. All bedding equipment must be managed economically and efficiently, with requests for additional or replacement bedding requiring approval from the Director of Care and Custody. Visual inspections of replacement bedding equipment are required before implementation.

KEY_TOPICS: bedding equipment, bedding allocation, bedding replacement, inmate bedding, linens, mattresses, sheets, pillows, blankets, facility supplies, care and custody, equipment maintenance

ATTACHMENTS:
  1. Maximum Items Allowed Per Bed
     URL: https://gps.press/sop-data/401.05-att-1/

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|GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS<br>Standard Operating Procedures|Col2|Col3|
|---|---|---|
|**Policy Name:**Bedding Equipment|**Policy Name:**Bedding Equipment|**Policy Name:**Bedding Equipment|
|**Policy Number:** 401.05|**Effective Date:** 3/17/2021|**Page Number:** 1 of 2|
|**Authority:** <br>Commissioner <br>|**Originating Division:** <br>Executive Division (Office of<br>Professional Development -<br>Care & Custody)|**Access Listing:**<br>Level I: All Access<br>|



**I.** **Introduction and Summary:**

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) to provide Bedding
Equipment to all facilities. This policy is applicable to all facilities, centers, and units
operating under GDC management.

**II.** **Authority:** None.

**III.** **Definitions:** None.

**IV.** **Statement of Policy and Applicable Procedures:**

A. Bedding Equipment and Replacement:


1. All bedding equipment will be allocated and replaced on an as needed basis.

2. All bedding equipment must be maintained and replaced in an economic and

efficient manner.

3. All request for additional bedding equipment be approved by the Director of

Care and Custody.

4. All request for replacement bedding equipment be sent to Care and Custody

for approval.

5. A visual inspection of any replacement bedding equipment will be conducted

by Care and Custody.

**V.** **Attachments:**

Attachment 1: Maximum Items Allowed Per Bed


|GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS<br>Standard Operating Procedures|Col2|Col3|
|---|---|---|
|**Policy Name:**Bedding Equipment|**Policy Name:**Bedding Equipment|**Policy Name:**Bedding Equipment|
|**Policy Number:** 401.05|**Effective Date:** 3/17/2021|**Page Number:** 2 of 2|
|**Authority:** <br>Commissioner <br>|**Originating Division:** <br>Executive Division (Office of<br>Professional Development -<br>Care & Custody)|**Access Listing:**<br>Level I: All Access<br>|



**VI.** **Record Retention of Forms Relevant to this Policy:**

Attachment 1 shall be utilized per the Standard Operating Procedure until revised or
obsolete.