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of sleep with his CPAP and will return to SHU with a cellmate tomorrow. He then asked if he could remain down here
where it is "safe" for the entire week. I told him he can stay down one more night to receive his CPAP anda good
night's sleep, but that he would be returned to SHU tomorrow. It was explained that there is no mental health issues
precluding him from returning to Still tomorrow and that we could not house him in the SW/Hospital area because he
felt safe or more comfortable for him. It was explained to him that he would be placed in a safe situation in the SHU.
According to his log book and eating/shower chart, he has been eating and drinking when not in his legal visits. He has
also been writing and attending his legal visits.
Intervention's)
Inmate EPSTEIN was provided with brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation regarding additio I coping
strategies. Inmate EPSTEIN was somewhat receptive to these interventions, but appears more concerned about getting
his various needs in the prison (phone calls, recreation, housing placement concerns, etc.)
Progress/Plan
He will remain on psychological observation today and will transition to the SHU tomorrow. He will be seen by
psychology daily to assess his mental status and psychological functioning.
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"SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED"
Psychology Services
Clinical Intervention - Clinical Contact
Inmate Name:
EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD
Reg 1:
Date of Birth:
01/20/1953
Sex:
NYM
Unit Teem
Date:
07/30/2019 12:01
Provider:
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He was seen by writer while he was on Psych Observation.
Subjective/Objective Presentation
He stated he hasn't slept well at MCC-NY because he hasn't had his cpap machine. He stated it Is here and he will be
able to start using it tonight. He discussed how he does not think he will able to sleep in SHU and how he does not like
SHU because of the noise. He discussed issues on not getting some medication with Medical today.
The "Eating/Shower Chart" indicated yesterday he ate breakfast and dinner, drank liquids, and took a shower when
offered and so far today it noted he ate breakfast and drank liquids. The Psych Observation Log noted he1slept. drank
water, went to legal, and talked to an Inmate Companion about investments.
Current Mental Status: He exhibited a neutral mood with a full range of affect. His speech was logical and
herent, with
no loosening of associations or tangential, circumstantial or irrelevant speech. Auditory and visual hallucin bons were
denied, and delusions were not elicited. He did not engage in any bizarre or inappropriate behavior. There was no
indication of disturbed thought process or content. Intellectual ability appeared to be above average. Personal hygiene
was adequate. He denied current suicidal or self harm ideation and he agreed to immediately tell staff if he starts to
have suicidal or self harm thoughts. He was future oriented. He does not appear to be an immediate dang to self. He
denied thoughts of hurting others and he agreed to tell staff if he has these thoughts.
Interventionist
Supportive and educative interventions were provided. When asked about the Turning Point handouts for coping In
SHU, he stated he already knows these strategies before he read the handouts and had tried them when
was in SHU
the last time. He stated with the noise in SHU, he said the strategies will not work. He was encouraged to try them.
progress/Plan
The Chief Psychologist was consulted. Psych Observation will be discontinued. Mr. Epstein was educat
about both
routine and emergency procedures for contacting Psychology staff. He will be seen in follow up by Psych
gy
tomorrow to monitor his mental status and to provide further intervention if needed and he was informed
he will be
seen by Psychology tomorrow. In the meantime, he was encouraged to self-refer to Psychology if needs to which he
agreed and seems capable of doing. If he remains in SHU, he will be seen by Psychology in SHU Round and in SHU
Reviews. The SHU Lt. was informed that Mr. Epstein needs to be housed with an appropriate cellmate.
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"SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED—
Inmate Name:
EPSTEIN, JEFFREY EDWARD
Reg ft.
78318-054
Date of Birth:
01/20/1953
Sex:
M
F cility: NYM
Unit Teem 5
Date:
07/30/2019 12:01
Provider.
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Reason for Referral and Identifying Information
Inmate Epstein was referred by Unit Manager Proto for an evaluation of competency to proceed with the d
process for actions resulting in an incident report. On 7/23/19, Inmate Epstein was charged with code 228