Rockland Psychiatric Center Admission and Discharge Registers

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of registers of patients admitted to and discharged from Rockland State Hospital (later Rockland Psychiatric Center). Information typically includes date of admission; sex; consecutive number; identification number; type of admission; residence; and diagnosis.
Title
Rockland Psychiatric Center admission and discharge registers
Quantity
13 cubic feet; 95 volume(s)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B2881
Creator
Arrangement

Registers are identified by patient gender (male, female, or combined), type of data recorded (admission, discharge, parole, etc.), then by chronological range of entries.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of registers of patients admitted to and discharged from Rockland State Hospital (later Rockland Psychiatric Center). Information typically includes date of admission; sex; consecutive number; identification number; type of admission; residence; and diagnosis.

Acquisition Information

This series includes records transferred under RDA 20279.

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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