Utica State Hospital Ward Inspection 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 nightly ward reports of patient activities, conditions, and events observed by Utica State Hospital personnel. Information usually includes census; names of patients present and absent on home visits; notes on medication given; and notes on patients' physical condition and behavior.
Title
- Ward inspection reports
Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet; (2 volumes)
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
- B1589
Creator
Arrangement
Chronological.
Scope and Content Note
This series consists of nightly ward reports of patient activities, conditions, and events observed by personnel of Utica State Hospital. Information usually includes census; names of patients present and absent on home visits; notes on medication given; and notes on patients' physical condition and behavior. The ward documented by all the reports is apparently Northside.
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.
Access Terms
Corporate Name(s)
Geographic Name(s)
Subject(s)
- Psychiatric hospitals--New York (State)
- Mentally ill--New York (State)
- Mental health facilities--New York (State)