Matteawan State Hospital Daily Ward Log Report Books
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
2 cubic feet
(18 volumes)
Arrangement
Chronological within ward.
Scope and Content Note
These volumes contain daily entries made by officers detailed to keep watch on traffic entering and leaving the ward during a watch. These reports were compiled by officers at the Matteawan facility and contain information on: officers on duty; time; patients placed on the suicidal observation list; visitors into the ward; patients visiting other wards; census counts of the ward; and the results of any searches that were conducted.
Access Restrictions
Restricted in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office of Mental Health.
Access Terms
New York (State). Office of Mental Health
Fishkill Correctional Facility
Central New York Psychiatric Center
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