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U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
NY, NY 10007
MEMORANDUM FOR
FROM:
SUBJECT:
August 12, 2019
, M.D., MEDICAL DIRECTOR
MCC New York
24-hour death report
Inmate Name (LN, FN)
Epstein, Jeffery Edward
Register Number
76318-054
DOD
August 10, 2019
DOB
January 01, 1953
Sex
Male
Race
White Male
Institution/Region
MCC New York - Northeast Region
Care Level
Care Level-1
NH Care Level
Carel-MH
Preliminary Cause of Death Alleged Suicide
Location of Death
([3) Institution (ED) Community Hospital
(❑) Other:
TYPE OF DEATH:
n
Natural
Suicide
K
Accidental
0
n Homicide
Legal Execution
Unknown
r-1
r-1
DNR ordered
(0) YES (ED) NO
Autopsy ordered
(GO) YES (0) NO If no, reason
RIS addressed
(El) YES (D) NO (0) N/A
Anticipated death (El) YES (ED) NO
Please attach PP37 with this notification and submit to the
BOP-HSD/Quality Management-Thop.gov mailbox within 24 hours of
inmate death or next business day if weekends/holiday
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CLINICAL SYNOPSIS OF EVENTS LEADING TO DEATH: (Please provide
sufficient information including a short summary of past medical
history, length of hospitalization or emergency room care, and
staff response to this event).
Inmate Jeffery Edward Epstein #73618-054 a 66 year old male with
a history of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on CPAP at night, a history
of Hypertriglyceridemia treated with Vascepa, no past Mental
Health History prior to incarceration and L4-L5 Stenosis. On
July 23, 2019, at 2:00 a.m. he was placed on Suicide Watch for
31 hours and 5 minutes due to abrasion located on the lower
anterior surface of his neck area. On July 24,2019 he was taken
off Suicide Watch and was placed on Psychological Observation.
On July 30,2019, he was removed from Psychological Observation
and was placed in the Special Housing Unit where he was housed
with a cell mate. On August 8, 2019, he was seen by Psychology
Services and denied suicidal ideation, intention or plan.
On August 10, 2019, at 6:33 a.m. Special Housing Unit Staff
found inmate Epstein unresponsive in his cell and attempted to
wake him. The body alarm was activated in SHU and the Control
Center announced a medical emergency. CPR was initiated by
Special Housing Unit Staff. At 6:35 a.m. medical staff responded
and continued CPR and the AED was applied. The Control Center
called for an ambulance. The EMS arrived at 6:45 a.m. and the
paramedics continued CPR. Inmate Epstein remained unresponsive.
Inmate Epstein was intubated, and the ACLS Protocol was
initiated by the EMS. No pulse found, no shock was advised and
the inmate was prepared for transport to local hospital while
continuing CPR. At 7:10 a.m. the EMS departed institution en
route to New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital. At 7:36
a.m. the inmate was pronounced dead by the ER Physician.
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24 Hour Death Report
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24 Hour Death Notification Recieved
Death Notification for Epstein (476318-054) @ NYM successfully received on 2019-08-12 @ 14:30:08
(Eastern)
Notification sent to Region and Central Office including the Medical Director and OQM.
Submitted by:
(8OP527811
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Local Date And Time of Pronounced Legal Death: 08/10/2019 07:36
Location. Community Hospital
Type: Suicide
Autopsy Status Autopsy Ordered
R15: na
Anticiapted Death: no
DNR/LSO-. no
Preliminary Cause of Death:Alleged Suicide
Narrative: Inmate Jeffery Edward Espstien #73618-054 a 66 year old male with a history of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on CPAP at night, a
history of Hypertriglycerideinia treated with Vascepa, no past Mental Health History prior to incarceration and 14-15 Stenosis. On July
23, 2019. at 2:00 a.m, he was placed on Suicide Watch for 31 hours and 5 minutes due to abrasion located on the lower anterior surface
of his neck area. On July 24,2019 he was taken off Suicide Watch and was placed on Psychological Observation. On July 30,2019. he was
removed from Psychological Observation and was placed in the Special Housing Unit where he was housed with a cell mate. On August
8, 2019, he was seen by Psychology Services and denied suicidal ideation, intention or plan. On August 10, 2019, at 633 a.m. Special
Housing Unit Staff found inmate Epstein unresponsive in his cell and attempted to wake him. The body alarm was activated in SHU and
the Control Center announced a medical emergency. CPR was initiated by Special Housing Unit Staff. At 635 a.m. medical staff
responded and continued CPR and the MD was applied. The Control Center called for an ambulance. The EMS arrived at 6:45 am. and
the paramedics continued CPR. Inmate Epstein remained unresponsive. Inmate Epstein was Intubated, and the ACLS Protocol was
initiated by the EMS. No pulse found, no shock was advised and the inmate was prepared for transport to local hospital while continuing
CPR. At 7:10 a.m. the EMS departed institution en route to New York Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital. At 7:36 a.m. the inmate
was pronounced dead by the ER Physician.
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EFTA00110282
From:
<NYM/Clinical Director@bop gov>
To:
<bop52781@bop gov>
Date:
8/12/2019 2:30 PM
Subject:
24 Hour Death Notification
Death Notification for Epstein (#76318-054) @ NYM successfully received on 2019-08-12 @ 14:30.08
(Eastern)
Notification sen
R i n n
entral Office including the Medical Director and OQM.
Submitted by:
[BOP527811
Local Date And Time of Pronounced Legal Death: 08/10/2019 07:36
Location: Community Hospital
Type: Suicide
Autopsy Status: Autopsy Ordered
RIS: na
Anticipated Death: no
DNR/LSO: no
Preliminary Cause of Death: Alleged Suicide
Narrative: Inmate Jeffery Edward Espstien #73618-054 a 66 year old male with a history of Obstructive
Sleep Apnea on CPAP at night, a history of Hypertriglyceridemia treated with Vascepa. no past Mental
Health History prior to incarceration and L4-L5 Steno
sis. On July 23, 2019, at 2:00 a.m. he was placed on Suicide Watch for 31 hours and 5 minutes due to
abrasion located on the lower anterior surface of his neck area. On July 24,2019 he was taken off Suicide
Watch and was placed on Psychological Observation
. On July 30,2019, he was removed from Psychological Observation and was placed in the Special
Housing Unit where he was housed with a cell mate. On August 8, 2019, he was seen by Psychology
Services and denied suicidal ideation, intention or plan.
On
August 10, 2019, at 6:33 a.m. Special Housing Unit Staff found inmate Epstein unresponsive in his cell
and attempted to wake him. The body alarm was activated in SHU and the Control Center announced a
medical emergency. CPR was initiated by Special Housing
Unit Staff. At 6:35 a.m. medical staff responded and continued CPR and the AED was applied. The
Control Center called for an ambulance. The EMS arrived at 6 45 a.m. and the paramedics continued
CPR. Inmate Epstein remained unresponsive. Inmate Epstein was •
intubated. and the ACLS Protocol was initiated by the EMS. No pulse found, no shock was advised and
the inmate was prepared for transport to local hospital while continuing CPR. At 7.10 a m. the EMS
departed institution en route to New York Presbyterian L
ower Manhattan Hospital. At 7:36 a.m. the inmate was pronounced dead by the ER Physician.
Use this link: https://sallyport.bop.gov/co/hsd/quality_management/SAS/admin_dashboard.jsp to view the
Death Report Dashboard.
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information.
It may take up to several hours for newly submitted death data to appear on the dashboard.
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