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psychoeducation regarding additional coping strategies, to which Epstein was receptive. Epstein was educated on routine and emergency procedures for contacting Psychology Department staff and also reminded of self-help books and audiotapes that are available to him. The Chief Psychologist wrote that Epstein would be seen in weekly SHU rounds and monthly for SHU reviews. The Chief Psychologist told the OIG that the fact that Epstein underwent three suicide risk assessments was unusual.30 30 Upon reviewing a draft of this report, the Chief Psychologist noted that it was not unusual for someone with static risk factors like Epstein to have received multiple suicide risk assessments. According to the Chief Psychologist upon reviewing a draft of this report, what was unusual was the fact that Epstein was in attorney conference "day and night on a daily basis due to his financial resources." She noted that it was difficult for Psychology Department staff to interview Epstein because he had a right to his attorney visits, which would last throughout the working day.