EFTA00121841.pdf
PDF Source (No Download)
Extracted Text (OCR)
Training Sign-In-Sheet
MCC New York
Hours: 1
Date:
September 6, 2019
Course
Name
SHU Suicide Prevention
Training
Course
Code
•
Last Name
' First Name
BOP#
Sib nature
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
28.
*nature
EFTA00121841
•
I. :
i ran Skrt et
UICIDE
(t)
EFTA00121842
Pinhl
U S u, ca t (?)--tuttA4-107 iirc, I 41
04
0;
ik
EFTA00121843
COURSE TITLE:
MCC NEW
TRAINING PARTICIPANT
Suicide Prevention/SHU Training
YORK
SIGN-IN LOG
COURSE CODE:
TRAINING DATE(S): From: December 7.2018
To: December 7.2018
TOTAL TRNG HRS.
41 4,4,
TRAINING TIMES
•
To:
12:00Am
INSTRUCTOR(S):
NOTE: INSTRUCTOR(S) MUST ATTACH AGENDA
OR SUMMARY OF TRAINING
LAST NAME (PRINTED)
FIRST NAME (PRINTED)
80P ID
SIGNATURE
OFFICE
USE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
...
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
By signing above you attest to not only attending the above named training course,
but also to understanding the course material, policies and procedures pertaining to
the training.
SENSITIVE - LIMITED OFFICIAL USE
EFTA00121844
10/10/2018
Specie
Housing
Unit Management
Suicide Prevention
Objectives
• Understand suicide risk associated with
locked units and single cells
• Identify high risk groups
- mentally ill inmates
- behavior disordered inmates
- sex offender and protective custody inmates
Objectives
• Discuss management strategies for
specific at risk inmates in this SHU
• Review emergency response procedures
1
EFTA00121845
10/10/2018
BOP Inmate Suicides
Rate per 100,000
60—
-
3!
30
25
20
'0,I I i1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 11
eteWetfreterelltifeteln.
Locked Units
• Locked units include SHUs, SMUs, ADX,
Seclusion, Extended lock down units, etc.
• Every year between 30 and 80% of inmate
suicides occur on a locked unit
• Single Cells in locked units are especially
risky for high-risk inmates
Single Cell Suicides
in SHU
6
a
6
4
3
2
0
20,3 I
304
301!
3016
Day•Cou
SkuSucees
itSeNSCAll
$11V5uO683
2
EFTA00121846
10/10/2018
Single Cells
It is recommended that all SHU inmates be
double-celled unless there is a compelling
reason not to do so.
— Reduces isolation
— Reduces privacy
— Provides distraction
— Provides rescue opportunity
Single Cells
When an inmate cannot be double celled
— Place at-risk inmates in higher visibility cells
— Reduce or eliminate tie-off points
- Increased monitoring of property
- Additional out of cell contacts with
Psychology. Health Services. Unit Team,
Recreation, Education, and Religious
Services
High Risk Inmates
Discuss local policies to ensure specific
inmates are not single celled. These may
include:
- Psychology Advisory List (TRU-SCOPE)
-Special notation on cell door
-Special notation on SHU board
-SHU Program
— Other
3
EFTA00121847
10/10/2018
Good SHU Management is
Good Suicide Prevention
• Complete SHU rounds as directed by policy and
document them accurately
• Observe inmates 8, report concerns to the SHU
Lieutenant. Psychology Services. and/or the
next shift as appropriate
• Respond to inmate concerns and accommodate
reasonable requests promptly
Good SHU Management is
Good Suicide Prevention
• Prior to entering a SHU cell to provide
assistance staff should ensure their safety which
may include waiting for assistance
• Cut down tools should never be used for any
purpose other than responding to a suicide
emergency
• Know the location of the AED and how to use it
Behavior Disordered
Inmates
• 30% suicides are committed by behaviorally
disordered inmates in SHU
• At risk for suicide AND accidental death
• Must be assessed by psychology EVERY time
they make a new threat of self•harm
• Must be taken seriously'
4
EFTA00121848
a
a
as$4,444.6 ?a
10/10/2018
Working with
Behavior Disordered Inmates
a
• Negative perceptions or frustrations may impact
your professional judgment and need to be
monitored
• Manage through collaboration between
departments
• A group approach is indicated for the most
demanding cases
Working with
Behavior Disordered Inmates
• Manage with positive reinforcement
- Catch them being good
- Praise progress. not perfection - "small steps'
- Address reasonable requests promptly
- Set one goal that is guaranteed to occur
• If a Suicide Risk Management Plan is in
effect, follow it exactly
What is a Suicide
Risk Management Plan?
it
• The Plan we will discuss today is not the same
as the plan used by the institution when an
inmate is in restraints
• A Suicide Risk Management Plan Is also NOT:
— Punishment
— Stricter rules
- Extreme deprivation
- Social isolation
— Less work for staff
EFTA00121849
a
&LI* !! Va
10/10/2018
Suicide Risk Management Plan Ltiarist ic,
The goal of a Suicide Risk Management Plan is to
increase inmate safety by decreasing behaviors
that create risk for suicide or accidental death when
the inmate cannot be engaged in positive change
behaviors
Suicide Risk Management Plan
a
• A Suicide Risk Management Plan IS:
- Feedback: immediate and frequent
- Reinforcement of positive behaviors or
neutral behaviors that replace harmful
behaviors
-Collaboration: between psychology. custody.
other departments, and executive staff
- Targeted: self-harm behaviors and other
behaviors that place the inmate in danger
(cutting, cell fires, etc.)
Creating a
Suicide Risk Management Plan
Psychology Services identifies key issues
through observation of the inmate and input
from staff:
—High risk behaviors
—Elements of the environment that
perpetuate dangerous behavior
—Reinforcers that may be used to reward
positive behavior
0
EFTA00121850
10/10/2018
Creating a
Suicide Risk Management Plan S
• These are combined into a brief,
individualized plan that indicates:
—Management strategies
—When reinforcers will be provided
—What harmful behaviors will trigger more
intensive risk management strategies
Enacting a
Suicide Risk Management Plan
• Present the plan to the inmate: this is
usually done collaboratively by the Captain
and Chief Psychologist
• Be prepared: Behaviors usually get worse
before they get better
• All staff need to adhere to the plan
• Discuss concerns and issues along the
way to ensure staff members are being
consistent
Behavior Disordered Inmates
• Place PDS Photo
Here
• Inmates Name &
Location
• List Risk Fact= &
Warning Signs Specific to
the Inmate
• Discuss Helpful
Interventions Especially
Preventative
Interventions
r
L
7
EFTA00121851
10/10/2018
I
Mentally Ill Inmates Nar
• Approximately 30 to 60% of BOP suicides are
completed by mentally ill inmates
• Disorders most frequently include Depression,
Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia
• Symptoms may include psychosis, poor hygiene.
lack of energy, poor appetite. insomnia.
agitation, and lack of interest in things that were
once of interest
warriimr
iffle
Mentally III Inmates
- Lid
• Monitor these inmates closely: look for changes
in mood and behavior and report them to
Psychology
• Build positive rapport with these inmates to
assist them with problem solving and meeting
their needs
• During shake downs, ensure medications are
not being hoarded and property has not been
modified to allow seH•harm
1
Mentally ill Inmates
• Place PDS PhotO
Here
• Inmate's Name &
Location
• Lust Risk Factors &
Warning Signs Specific to
the Inmate
Discuss Helpful
Interyentons Especially
Preventative
Interventions
8
EFTA00121852
v&QA asp%
10/10/2018
Sex Offenders and
Protective Custody
• Both of these groups are at heightened risk for
suicide
— Both groups may be fearful of other inmates
— Both groups may be experiencing shame
• Double-cell all inmates whenever possible
• Convey requests to speak to Psychology
immediately
• Place in higher visibility cells
Emergency Response
• Always initiate life saving measures
• Ensure the response reflects the emergent
nature of the situation
• All staff should carry personal protective
gear
•
9
EFTA00121853
vasiaAa711414;96§8va ra4Aikliesuciiita 83&*114.1@iira•a4aMet4I908844.80cAS
10/10/2018
Psychology Advisory
List
• The Advisory List
— identifies inmates with mental health
conditions who may become dangerous, self-
destructive, or suicidal when placed into the
SHU.
PSY Alert
ars
• PSY Alert is an enhanced tracking and
monitoring system to ensure:
- Special psychological needs
are reviewed and considered
t
by Psychology Services
— Safety and security concerns
are highlighted for
a
L "
3
non-psychology staff
Laois
Phone a Friend
List.
• You are required to refer an inmate to
Psychology Services if you observe behaviors
that indicate she or he may be at nsk for suicide
• Call to colaborate in managing high risk inmates
• Call to discuss small
problems before they
get big
10
EFTA00121854
vlOtiefatilas
Review of Objectives
• Understand suiode risk associated with looked units
and srgte cells
• Identify high risk groups
- mentally dl inmates
- behavior disordered inmates
- sex offender and protective custody omates
• Discuss management strategies for speck at risk
inmates in this SHU
• Review emergency response procedures
QUESTIONS?
L
j I I I
EFTA00121855
Document Preview
PDF source document
This document was extracted from a PDF. No image preview is available. The OCR text is shown on the left.
This document was extracted from a PDF. No image preview is available. The OCR text is shown on the left.
Extracted Information
Document Details
| Filename | EFTA00121841.pdf |
| File Size | 1623.8 KB |
| OCR Confidence | 85.0% |
| Has Readable Text | Yes |
| Text Length | 9,342 characters |
| Indexed | 2026-02-11T10:42:14.039448 |