Section- 07 Food Service	P-070100	Page: 1	Effective Date: 03/11/02
Provision of Food Services	ACA Standards: 2-CO-4C-01, 3-4301
Randy Wright, Chairperson Oklahoma Board of Corrections Signature on File James Boykin, Vice-Chairperson Oklahoma Board of Corrections Signature on File

Provision of Food Services

In order to provide a positive environment for inmates, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections will establish a food service system that meets the standards of the state health department and the basic nutritional needs of incarcerated inmates or exceed the recommended dietary allowance of the National Academy of Sciences as well as the standards of the State Health Department. (2-CO-4C-01)

I. Food Service Standards

Written procedures will be developed to implement the following standards pertaining to food services:

A. Dietary Standards

Diets will be nutritionally adequate, properly prepared, and attractively served.

B. Safety and Sanitation

Safety and sanitation will be enforced to provide for adequate health protection for inmates and staff. A system of continuous monitoring by administrative staff will be implemented.

C. Supplies

A system for procurement and budgeting practices will be established to assure adequate food supplies.

D. Records Management

Record keeping and reporting procedures will be implemented to continuously evaluate the delivery of services.

E. Prohibition Against Food as a Disciplinary Measure

Modification of diet will never be used as a disciplinary measure, and provisions will be made to reduce regimentation in service of meals. (3-4301)

II. References

57 O.S. § 533

III. Action

The director will be responsible for compliance with this policy.

The director will be responsible for the annual review and revisions.

Any exceptions to this policy statement will require prior written approval of the Board of Corrections.

This policy will be effective as indicated.

Replaced: Policy Statement No. P-070100 entitled “Provision  of  Food Services”  dated November 27, 2000

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