Willard Psychiatric Center Background Materials for Board of Visitors' Reports

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
These records consist of materials used to generate final monthly reports of the Board of Visitors. They contain summaries of work performed by functional units at Willard (primarily statistical analysis) and raw statistical data pertaining to patients and staff. The board was responsible for reviewing incidents involving staff and/or patients to ensure that standards for quality of service were being met.
Title
Willard Psychiatric Center background materials for Board of Visitors' reports
Quantity
18 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B2505
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

These records consist of materials used to generate final monthly reports of the Board of Visitors. They contain summaries of work performed by functional units at Willard (primarily statistical analysis) and raw statistical data pertaining to patients and staff. Records also contain detailed notices of misconduct by staff, mostly in cases of patient abuse, and subsequent discipline, as well as records of attempted escapes, accidents, fights, injuries, suicide attempts, medication errors, and investigations pertaining to patients. The board was responsible for reviewing these incidents to ensure that standards for quality of service were being met. Directors' reports and draft Board of Visitors' reports also appear.

Series B1436, Willard Psychiatric Center Board of Visitors' Reports, 1905-1995, contains related records.

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Acquisition Information

This series was transferred under records disposition number 19266.

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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