BOP Program Statement 5335.02 § 9

HEALTH UNITS

a. Rounds. A Unit Management staff member will make daily rounds to address needs of the

inmates assigned to their caseload. Unit Managers will make rounds on the unit no less than once

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per week. Rounds will be documented.

b. Team. Case Managers will hold inmate program review meetings in private settings on the

SMHU and in accordance with the Program Statement Unit Management and Inmate

Program Review.

c. Correctional Counselors. The Correctional Counselor assigned to the SMHU attends

Secure Treatment Team meetings when feasible. The Correctional Counselor develops

meaningful employment opportunities for SMHU inmates, hires SMHU inmates for these

positions, oversees the work, and administers inmate pay. The Secure Treatment Team will

discuss who is appropriate for employment opportunities. The Correctional Counselor, in

collaboration with the Secure Treatment Team, coordinates approvals and Trust Fund activities

to include assisting with commissary orders and using the BP329, Request- Authorization to

Mail Inmate Package form in accordance with the Program Statement Correspondence.

d. Visitation. SMHU inmates will have the opportunity to maintain active visitor lists. Inmates

may receive visitors in accordance with the Program Statement Visiting Regulations and

institutions will determine if contact or non-contact visits are appropriate. Inmates may be

provided non-contact visits, through the use of videoconferencing or other technology.

Depending on security concerns, contact visits may be recommended by the mental health

provider and approved by the Captain. The Correctional Counselor helps develop visiting lists for

inmates and coordinates special accommodations for these visits.

e. Public Messaging Service. The Correctional Counselor ensures SMHU inmates know how

and are able to access the Trust Fund Limited Inmate Computer System, as permitted.

f. Telephone Calls. The Correctional Counselor with the assistance of a Trust Fund Specialist

ensures SMHU inmates maintain active and accurate telephone lists. The Correctional Counselor

assists inmates in placing monitored telephone calls as applicable. A monitored telephone will be

available on the SMHU floor for inmates who have demonstrated the ability to safely enjoy

leisure time on the unit outside of their cells. A portable, monitored landline telephone will be

available to inmates who have not yet demonstrated the ability to safely participate in leisure

time outside of their cells.

g. Legal Activities. Inmates may perform legal activities in accordance with the Program

Statement Legal Activities, Inmate. Unit Management staff will facilitate easy access to legal

resources to include making use of a law library, sending legal mail, and accommodating legal

calls.

h. Token Economy. Unit Management staff participate in the SMHU Token Economy System at

the discretion and request of the Token Economy Program Coordinator. The Correctional

Counselor may assist by tallying points or distributing token economy incentives.

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i. First Step Act (FSA). Residing on an SMHU does not prohibit an inmate from receiving

incentive awards or time credits under the FSA. Inmates residing on these units will have

opportunities to participate in and complete Evidence-Based Recidivism Reduction Programs

(EBRRs) and/or Productive Activities (PA) which may qualify them for FSA incentives under

the Program Statement First Step Act Program Incentives.