EFTA00035323.pdf

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NYM.5324.08d
Suicide Prevention Program
U.S. Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Metropolitan Correctional Center
New York, NY 10007
Institution Supplement
OPI:
Psychology Department
NUMBER: NYM5324.08d
DATE:
May 2I , 2013
SUBJECT: Suicide Prevention Program
1.
PURPOSE: The prevention of self-destructive behavior is an essential component in the care, custody,
and control of the inmate population. The procedures outlined below will be implemented to avert the
loss of life, and to diminish the potential for further suicidal behavior.
The stress associated with incarceration, as well as unpredictable stressful events, can result in the
motivation to commit suicide. Early identification of self-destructive potential in conjunction with
appropriate physical and mental health interventions and coordinated follow-up can reduce the
likelihood of injury, fatality, and further self-destructive behavior.
2.
DIRECTIVES AFFECTED:
Directive Referenced:
P.S. 5324.08 Suicide Prevention Program. dated April 5, 2007.
Directive Rescinded:
NYM 5324.05c, Suicide Prevention Program, dated December I. 2006.
3.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Chief Psychologist or his/her designee is designated as the Suicide
Prevention Program Coordinator.
4.
PROCEDURES:
A. REFERRAL: All staff shall immediately refer potentially suicidal inmates to Psychology
Services for evaluation. During non-regular working hours, the inmate will be referred to the
Operations Lieutenant and the Physician's Assistant on duty. Should the Physician's Assistant
determine that the inmate is at serious risk for inflicting self-harm, he/she will inform the
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Operations Lieutenant, who in turn, will contact the On-Call Psychologist who will determine if
a suicide watch will be initiated. However, in an emergency situation if a Physician's Assistant
is not available, any staff member can initiate a suicide watch. The Operati…

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