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BOP Program Statement 5335.02 § 12
SAFETY, FACILITIES, AND TRUST FUND DEPARTMENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
TO INMATES IN SECURE MENTAL HEALTH UNITS
a. Rounds. At a minimum, the Safety and Facility Managers or designees make weekly rounds
on the SMHU to ensure adequate and safe living conditions. Rounds will be documented.
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b. Minimal Conditions. Minimal conditions of confinement for SMHUs are in accordance with
the Program Statements National Occupational Safety and Health Policy, National
Environmental Protection Policy, National Fire Protection Policy, and any other policies
referenced in this program statement. Living quarters are well-ventilated, adequately lighted,
appropriately heated or cooled, and maintained in a sanitary condition.
c. HVAC. Cell temperatures are set and maintained at predetermined levels in accordance with
the Program Statement Facilities Operations Manual.
d. Plumbing. Inmates have access to a wash basin and a shower with running hot and cold
water. If water is restricted temporarily, the clinical rationale will be documented in the EHR.
e. Waste Removal. Inmates have access to a functional, flushing toilet. If temporarily restricted,
the clinical rationale will be documented in the EHR.
f. Outdoor Recreation Space. If not already available, the Facility Manager or designee will
request modification to the SMHU to provide adequate space for outdoor recreation that is easily
accessible from the SMHU (i.e., recreation enclosures that expose the inmate to fresh air and,
ideally, natural features such as grass).
g. Indoor Programming Space. The Facility Manager or designee will ensure the SMHU has
at least three therapeutic enclosures in at least one indoor room for inmates to meet in a secure
group with space for a group leader. The Facility Manager will further ensure this room can
function as an indoor multipurpose group room.
h. Telecommunications. Telephones must be physically available for use within the SMHU,
including for use on the range for those who place calls from within the cells. For more
information regarding telephone availability, refer to the Program Statement Trust
Fund/Deposit Fund Manual.
History
PS 5335.02 dated 2026-03-19
Provenance
- Source
- bop.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
- Edition
- bop-ps-2026-09-20
- Content hash
27b4f90b2ef7eaec38ee3207ca3f34ed066f4889574cc303e68a5e868947d0ff
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