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Manhattan State Hospital Incident Reports


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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 a wide variety of incidents involving patients and staff. Types of incidents reported typically include altercations between patients, escapes, accidents, staff complaints, and reports of staff infractions. Reports give details of investigations conducted and conclusions reached. Also included are copies of correspondence and reports of transfers to other facilities.
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Manhattan State Hospital incident reports
Quantity:

0.25 cubic feet

1 volume

Inclusive Dates:
1932-1933
Series Number:
B2610

Scope and Content Note

This series documents a wide variety of incidents involving patients and staff. Types of incidents reported typically include altercations between patients, escapes, accidents, staff complaints, and reports of staff infractions. Reports give details of investigations conducted and conclusions reached. Also included are copies of correspondence and reports of transfers to other facilities.

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

Index at beginning of volume.

Access Restrictions

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.

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