Rome State School Patient Index Cards
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Overview of the Records
New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
0.75 cubic feet
circa 3500 index cards
Scope and Content Note
These cards provide summary patient information. The front of the card includes patient's name, case number, county of origin, address if known, patient number, date of admission, and emergency contact. The reverse of the card gives visitor and/or transfer information and other notes regarding patient such as behavioral tendencies, marital status, previous attacks, etc. The cards also serve as an index and cross reference to patient case files. Cards for male patients beginning A-Fis are missing.
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 for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Access Terms
Rome State Custodial Asylum (N.Y.)
New York (State). Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
Intellectual disability facilities patients
Developmentally disabled--Institutional care--New York (State)
People with mental disabilities--Institutional care--New York (State)