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2012
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Gender Identity Disorder
By Lewis, Don.
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
Issues related to gender identity are discussed. Gender identity is “a person’s sense of their own gender, which is communicated to others by their gender expression.” Objectives for this presentation are: define key terms related to Gender Identity Disorder (GID); review the diagnostic criteria for GID); implement the Bureau’s new GID policy; review the history of transgender issues, to include relevant legal issues; identify World Professional Organization for Transgendered Health (WPATH) stan... Read More
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57 pages
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2012
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Suicide Prevention
By Samuels, Charles E., Jr..
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
“In this message, I [Director Samuels] would like to specifically address your [the inmate’s] state of mind, an important part of your overall well-being … Incarceration is difficult for many people … If you are unable to think of solutions other than suicide, it is not because solutions do not exist; it is because you are currently unable to see them … Bureau staff are a key resource available to you … I want you to succeed. I want your life to go forward in a positive direction – a direction p... Read More
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1 page
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2012
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Basics and Beyond: Suicide Prevention in Jails
By Leukefeld, Alison; Brower, Jaime.
U.S. Dept. of Justice. Office of the Federal Detention Trustee (Washington, DC); U.S. Marshals Service (Washington, DC); U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Issues surrounding the prevention of inmate suicide in jails are addressed. These slides will enable readers to: understand the problem of jail suicide—rates of suicide in certain groups, the decrease in jail suicide rates, what makes jails risky environments, and challenges of prevention; describe suicide risk factors, warning signs, and suicide myths that increase ones risk; and discuss intervention best practices—the qualities of a suicide prevention program (a written suicide prevention poli... Read More
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44 pages + 1 video DVD (56 minutes)
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2011
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Gender Identity Disorder Evaluation and Treatment
By Kendig, Newton E.; Samuels, Charles E., Jr..
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
A memorandum regarding the evaluation and treatment of inmates with Gender Identity Disorder (GID) is presented. It is to be immediately implemented in response to a lawsuit settled with Vanessa Adams, a FEDERAL Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate at FMC Butler (NC) who has GID. “In summary, inmates in the custody of the Bureau with a possible diagnosis of GID will receive a current individualized assessment and evaluation. Treatment options will not be precluded solely due to level of services recei... Read More
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4 pages
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2011
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Employment Information Handbook
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
This handbook “provides prisoners with contacts and other information that can help them to prepare for release” (p. 2). Sections contained in this guide are: purpose; what to do to prepare for release; employers who hire ex-offenders; federal programs to help ex-offenders; state and federal jobs for ex-offenders; loans and grants; programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor; other programs not directly related to employment; how to get a birth certificate; state contacts for vital docume... Read More
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54 pages
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2010
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Offender Transition Program: Resource Manual
By Ransom, Gary R.; Nicholson, Scott.
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC); Federal Correction Institution McKean (Bradford, PA).
Information for inmates making the transition back into the community is provided in this manual. Resources are organized into the following sections: Internet resources; career exploration; general assistance programs; business/consumer education; substance abuse and mental health; and appendixes covering the Department of Labor state level contacts, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, Service Corp of Retired Executives, and the Federal Reserve ... Read More
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80 pages
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2010
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State of the Bureau 2009
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
Activities of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons for Fiscal Year 2009 are highlighted. Sections of this report are: fundamentals; operations FY 2009; snapshot of disciplines; Bureau components; institutional security levels; Bureau institutions; and FY 2009 statistics.... Read More
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64 pages
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2010
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The Federal Bureau of Prisons Annual Report on Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Fiscal Year 2010
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
The efforts of the U.S. Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to follow Subtitle T of Title III of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act (VCCLEA) are stated. This report is divided into four parts: identifying offender treatment needs; substance abuse treatment population; and BOP drug abuse treatment programs; and compliance with the requirements of the VCCLEA.... Read More
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13 pages
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2009
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Medical Management of Exposures: HIV, HBV, HCV, Human Bites and Sexual Assaults
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
“This BOP Clinical Practice Guideline provides specific recommendations for medically managing exposures to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), human bites, and sexual assaults (p.1).” Steps in post-exposure management include: evaluate the exposure; evaluate the source case; evaluate the health status of the exposed person; determine need for HIV PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis); determine need for hepatitis B PEP; determine need for hepatitis C ... Read More
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27 p.
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2009
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Preventive Health Care (Federal Bureau of Prisons -- Clinical Practice Guidelines)
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
Health maintenance recommendations for federal inmates are outlined. Sections of this document are: purpose; preventive health care overview; preventive health care scope of services at intake, preventive baseline visit, and preventive periodic visit; preventive health care delivery; and preventive health care program evaluation. Appendixes include: intake parameters; scope of services for sentenced inmates; guidelines by disease state--infectious disease screening, cancer screening, colorecta... Read More
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25 p.
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2009
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management of Lipid Disorders
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
Guidelines for the medical management of inmates with lipid disorders are provided. Procedures cover: screening; risk assessment; baseline clinician evaluation--medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic and laboratory evaluations; treatment -- general strategies and goals, therapeutic lifestyle changes, medication strategies and special considerations, and medication options; periodic evaluations; and health care provider resources. Appendixes include: Screening Criteria for lipid d... Read More
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35 p.
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2009
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management of Major Depressive Disorder
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
While not addressing bipolar disorders, these guidelines provide recommendations for the management of depression experienced by federal inmates. Sections of these guidelines include: purpose; introduction; screening; diagnosis; treatment--overview, stages of therapy, medications, pregnancy; and inmate education. Appendixes provide information about: DSM - IV criteria for major depressive episode and disorder; pharmacologic/toxic agents that can cause or exacerbate depressive symptoms; medical ... Read More
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33 p.
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2009
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Clinical Practice Guidelines: Management of Varicella Zoster Virus Infections
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
Recommended standards for the medical management of federal inmates with varicella (chicken pox) and zoster (shingles) virus infections are provided. Sections of this document include: purpose; varicella zoster virus (VZV) overview—epidemiology, varicella, and herpes zoster; screening; diagnosis; treatment—treatment of varicella and herpes zoster and patient education; control measures—housing inmates with varicella, contact investigations, managing inmates, managing staff, and visitors; varicel... Read More
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25 p.
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2009
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
These clinical practice guidelines "provide recommendations for the medical management of federal inmates with hepatitis C, or who are otherwise at risk of infection" (p.1). Sections of this document include: purpose; transmission of hepatitis C; acute hepatitis C infection -- diagnosis and treatment; chronic hepatitis C infection -- natural history, stepwise approach for detection evaluation, and treatment, and complicating medical conditions; management of cirrhosis; infection control; and def... Read More
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41 p.
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2009
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Pandemic Influenza Plan
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
Standard Operating Procedures and related forms are provided for the four modules making up the U.S. Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) Pandemic Influenza Plan, which addresses health services. The modules are: surveillance and infection control; antiviral medications and vaccines; health care delivery; and care for the deceased.... Read More
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86 p.
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2009
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Clinical Practice Guidelines: Detoxification of Chemically Dependent Inmates
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
Recommended standards for the medical management of withdrawal from addictive substances for federal inmates are described. Procedures discussed include: general principles -- detection of substance abuse and treatment of withdrawal; management of inmates with complicating medical and psychiatric conditions; placement of inmates for detoxification; alcohol withdrawal; benzodiazepine withdrawal; barbiturate withdrawal; opiate withdrawal; cocaine/stimulants; and inhalants. Appendixes cover: detox... Read More
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32 p.
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2009
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Federal Bureau of Prisons Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Diabetes
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
Recommendations for the medical management of federal inmates with diabetes are provided. Procedures covered include classification and diagnosis, screening, prevention/delay of Type 2 diabetes, baseline evaluation and initial treatment plan, Type 2 diabetes treatment, treatment of Type 1 diabetes, insulin and insulin administration, blood glucose monitoring, gestational diabetes (GDM), medical management of diabetic complications, periodic evaluations, and health care provider resources. This d... Read More
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48 p.
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2005
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Senior Level Leader Training
National Institute of Corrections Academy (Longmont, CO); U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC).
This 32-hour program, originally broadcast August 22-25, 2005, is designed for senior managers who want to increase their capacity to guide institutional operations, staff, and inmates. The broadcast covers: foundation for leadership and management; self awareness; values and ethics for leaders; senior-level leadership mission and vision; developing critical management skills; resource management; team building; and communication. This set includes the 445 minute Site Coordinator Orientation Bro... Read More
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6 computer disks; DVD-ROM (1311 min.) + 1 computer disk; CD-ROM
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2004
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Bureau of Prisons Clinical Practice Guidelines
U.S. Bureau of Prisons (Washington, DC); National Institute of Corrections (Washington, DC).
Access to Federal Bureau of Prisons medical treatment and clinical practice guidelines and general resources is provided at this website.... Read More
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2 p.
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