BOP Program Statement 5212.07 § 2

to this Program Statement:

a. References to psychiatrist and psychiatric evaluation or

report was changed to psychologist or psychological throughout

the program statement.

b. Section 2, Summary of Changes, was added.

c. Section 6.c.(1) clarifies the requirement for mental

health, medical, and dental evaluations prior a control unit

referral. It also requires that an inmate’s refusal to cooperate

with a mental health evaluation be documented.

d. Section 11.e.(2) was revised to enact the prohibition of

the purchase of weight training equipment for inmates.

e. Section 14.b. requires medical staff to review an inmate’s

medical record prior to granting an inmate’s request for a X-ray

in lieu of a digital search to detect contraband. The clause,

“no more than two abdominal X-rays per year for non-medical

purposes,” was removed.

f. Section 15.a. clarifies the requirements for the unit team

during 30 day reviews. They must have the collected daily

activity data and the mental health assessment report. In

addition, a personal interview with the inmate is to be

conducted.