Matteawan State Hospital Daily Ward Log Report Books

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of daily entries made by Matteawan State Hospital officers detailed to keep watch on traffic entering and leaving hospital wards. Information includes names of officers on duty; time; patients placed on the suicide watch; ward visitors; patients visiting other wards; ward census counts; and the results of any searches that were conducted. Records are restricted.
Title
Matteawan State Hospital daily ward log report books
Quantity
2 cubic feet; (18 volumes)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
A1506
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological within ward.

Scope and Content Note

These volumes contain daily entries made by officers detailed to keep watch on traffic entering and leaving the ward during a watch. These reports were compiled by officers at the Matteawan facility and contain information on: officers on duty; time; patients placed on the suicidal observation list; visitors into the ward; patients visiting other wards; census counts of the ward; and the results of any searches that were conducted.

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 of Mental Health.

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