Willard State Hospital Accident, Injury, and Escape Reports

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Overview of the Records

Repository
New York State Archives
222 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12230
Summary
This series consists of accident, injury, and escape reports prepared by the ward physician and other staff. The reports usually include date of report, name of patient, patient number, date of admission ward, mental diagnosis, age, date and time of incident. Accident reports also include patient's general mental and physical condition, nature and cause of accident, physician's findings, treatment, witnesses, and persons notified. The escape reports include manner of escape and law enforcement agencies notified. Records are restricted.
Title
Accident, injury, and escape reports
Quantity
1.5 cubic feet
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1801
Creator
Arrangement

Chronological.

Scope and Content Note

This series consists of accident, injury, and escape reports prepared by the ward physician and other staff and submitted to the superintendent. The reports vary slightly over time but usually include date of report, name of patient, patient number, date of admission ward, mental diagnosis, age, and date and time of incident. The accident reports typically include patient's general mental and physical condition, nature and cause of accident, physician's findings, treatment, witnesses, and persons notified. The escape reports include manner of escape and law enforcement agencies notified.

B2540Series B2540, Incident reports, contains related records.

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Access Restrictions

Restricted permanently in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records and the Personal Privacy Protection Law. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office of Mental Health.

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