Rome State School Daily Camisole, Restraint, and Seclusion Orders

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series indicates daily number of orders given to seclude patients at the Rome State School, later the Rome Developmental Center (note: only male patients are secluded) or to place them in either a camisole (straight-jacket) or restraint sheet. Numbers are given by gender. One sheet is used per month, and statistics are totaled at the base of each column at month's end. The series was created for statistical purposes only; no identifying information for restrained patients is given.
Title
Daily camisole, restraint, and seclusion orders
Quantity
0.35 cubic feet; 2 volumes
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B2370
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series indicates daily number of orders given to seclude patients at the Rome State School, later the Rome Developmental Center (note: only male patients are secluded) or to place them in either a camisole (straight-jacket) or restraint sheet. Numbers are given by gender. One sheet is used per month, and statistics are totaled at the base of each column at month's end. The series was created for statistical purposes only; no identifying information for restrained patients is given.

Acquisition Information

B2370-18: This accretion was transferred under RDA 22624.

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