Comprehensive Infection Control Advisor
The Office of the Ombudsman, comprised of staff and advisors with decades of collective experience in healthcare, corrections, and infection control, monitors infection prevention practices including the environmental cleaning processes and procedures at the DOC.
The Office continually works with the DOC to implement current industry best practices and provide ongoing input and support on the efficiency of the DOC environmental cleaning program, including through training and education.
Your health is our top priority
Your continued health is our Number One Concern at the Office of the Ombudsman.
Help us help you stay healthy year-round:
- Wash and sanitize your hands regularly.
- Wear a mask if desired or required.
- Always cover coughs and sneezes.
- Clean your area frequently.
Recent Infection Control Information
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Incarcerated Individual Update COVID-19 – 06.04.2024 1 5 downloads |
Infection Control | June 5, 2024 | Download |
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Staff Update COVID 19 – 06.04.2024 1 8 downloads |
Infection Control | June 5, 2024 | Download |
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COVID-19 Updates Inmates March 2024 1 5 downloads |
Infection Control | March 7, 2024 | Download |
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COVID-19 Updates Staff March 2024 1 10 downloads |
Infection Control | March 7, 2024 | Download |
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Flu Recommendations | January 24 1 5 downloads |
Infection Control | February 26, 2024 | Download |
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COVID-19 Updates Inmates August 2023 1 8 downloads |
Infection Control | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Infection Prevention 1 4 downloads |
Infection Control | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Infection Control Training 1 4 downloads |
Infection Control | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Inmate Infection Control 1 5 downloads |
Infection Control | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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COVID-19 Updates Staff May 2023 1 6 downloads |
Infection Control | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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COVID-19 Updates Inmates May 2023 1 5 downloads |
Infection Control | November 8, 2023 | Download |
Access Historical Standards and Guidelines
Click here to access the historical Standards and Guidelines.
Access Historical Reports to the Massachusetts Legislature and EOPSS
To view a specific report that the Office of the Ombudsman previously submitted to either the Joint Committee on the Judiciary and the Joint Committee on Public Health (Joint Committees) or EOPSS, click on the particular report that you want to view immediately below.
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Report 26 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 21 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 25 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 95 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 24 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 49 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 23 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 23 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 22 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 48 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 21 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 83 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 20 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 99 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 19 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 41 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 18 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 29 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 17 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 81 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 16 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 46 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 15 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 40 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 14 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 48 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 13 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 49 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 12 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 57 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 11 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 57 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 10 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 54 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 09 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 75 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 08 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 55 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 07 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 49 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 06 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 53 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 05 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 53 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 04 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 29 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 8, 2023 | Download |
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Report 03 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 26 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 9, 2021 | Download |
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Report 02 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 26 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 9, 2021 | Download |
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Report 01 – Office of the Ombudsman – Massachusetts Department of Correction COVID-19 Update & Mitigation Compliance Report 1 38 downloads |
Compliance Report | November 9, 2021 | Download |
Infection Control Resources
The resources below are a non-exhaustive list. The Office of the Ombudsman does not endorse or support any resource particularly, and the list is subject to change.