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
222 Madison Avenue
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.
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
Series Number
B1593
Creator
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.

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