Sunday, March 29, 2020 | 3:44 PM

Good afternoon,
 
This email is to keep CDCR/CCHCS leadership, law enforcement partners, and community stakeholders updated on significant developments related to CDCR's COVID-19 response.
 
Below are today's updates to CDCR and CCHCS COVID-19 preparedness and response. Attached is a photo of the new production of hand sanitizer from CALPIA.
In addition to these updates today, you can stay up-to-date with all CDCR/CCHCS response efforts on our COVID-19 website.
 
March 29, 2020 update       On March 11, all CDCR institutions were instructed to order additional hand sanitizer dispenser stations. The purchased dispensers have begun arriving at the institutions and are being placed inside institution dining halls, work change areas, housing units, and where sinks/soap are not immediately available. These dispensers will contain the type of alcohol-based hand sanitizer recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help eliminate coronavirus. Additional dispensers may be placed in high-need areas where they can be monitored for safety and security of the institution.  
Expanded precautions at institutions and office locations
All CDCR institutions have been instructed to conduct additional deep-cleaning efforts in high-traffic, high-volume areas, including visiting and health care facilities. Those in the incarcerated population identified as assisting with cleaning areas of the institution have received direct instruction on proper cleaning procedures in order to eliminate coronavirus.

On March 11, all CDCR institutions were instructed to order additional hand sanitizer dispenser stations. The purchased dispensers have begun arriving at the institutions and are being placed inside institution dining halls, work change areas, housing units, and where sinks/soap are not immediately available. These dispensers will contain the type of alcohol-based hand sanitizer recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to help eliminate coronavirus. Additional dispensers may be placed in high-need areas where they can be monitored for safety and security of the institution.
California Prison Industry Authority production
 
In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, the California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIA) has begun producing hand sanitizer for use by both staff and the incarcerated population.
 
CALPIA is producing two types of hand sanitizer: Cleanse, which contains alcohol, and Cleanse –“ AF (Alcohol Free) which contains the active ingredient Benzalkonium Chloride. The alcohol-based hand sanitizer will be used in the sanitizer dispenser stations being directed into housing units, dining halls, work change areas, and other areas where sinks and soap are not immediately available. The non-alcohol based product is being produced for future needs.
 
The hand sanitizer is being made available to CDCR and CCHCS facilities and locations. If CALPIA's inventory exceeds the needs of those two departments, CALPIA will make the product available to other state agencies.
 
CALPIA worked with the California Department of Public Health and within two weeks was able to acquire the necessary licensing for relabeling, repackaging, and mixing.
 
CALPIA has already started delivering the bottles to CDCR facilities. Production of the materials will occur at CALPIA's Chemical Enterprise located at the California State Prison, Los Angeles County.