Utica State Hospital Statements and Transcripts Relating to Incidents Involving Alleged Staff Misconduct or Neglect of Duty B1593

Utica State Hospital Statements and Transcripts Relating to Incidents Involving Alleged Staff Misconduct or Neglect of Duty

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

This series documents official investigations into complaints of charges of misconduct or neglect of duty by staff members. The complaints originate from patients, former patients, and staff members. Record types include correspondence from former patients and notifications of hearings, personnel suspensions, and terminations. Types of incidents include escapes, accidents, injuries to staff members and patients, intoxication on duty, gambling, inappropriate use of force in restraining patients, and other inappropriate conduct.

Creator:

Utica State Hospital (N.Y.)

Title:

Utica State Hospital statements and transcripts relating to incidents involving alleged staff misconduct or neglect of duty

Quantity:

0.1 cubic feet

(circa 30 files)

Inclusive Dates:

1926-1929

Series Number:

B1593

Arrangement

Roughly chronological by date of incident or investigation.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of roughly 30 incident reports, documenting official investigations into complaints of charges of misconduct or neglect of duty by staff members. The complaints originate from patients, former patients, and staff members. Record types include correspondence from former patients and notifications of hearings, personnel suspensions, and terminations.

Types of incidents include escapes, accidents, injuries to staff members and patients, intoxication on duty, gambling, inappropriate use of force in restraining patients, and other inappropriate conduct.

Access Restrictions

Records identifying patients are restricted in accordance with Mental Hygiene Law, Section 33.13, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. Access is permitted under certain conditions upon approval by the Office of Mental Health.