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Title
- Newark Developmental Center (N.Y.) medical records
Series Number
- B2630
Summary
- This fragmentary series consists of several types of medical records. A register of operations lists detailed information regarding surgical procedures performed at the facility. This register notes that the surgical facility was closed January 1980 and contains a list of nurses and anesthetists who worked in the facility along with their service dates. Series also includes an x-ray logbook consisting of compiled reports of results of tuberculosis tests; two small menstruation logbooks; and two small pharmaceutical logbooks.
Creator
- Newark Developmental Center (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Restricted permanently in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records, by the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the N.Y. Public Health Law section 18 and Freedom of Information law section 89.2(b)(ii) relating to personal health information. Access permitted under certain conditions upon application to and approval by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- Newark Developmental Center (N.Y.) personnel records
Series Number
- B2651
Summary
- This series consists of employee time books and civil service title files. Employee time books include employee's name, dates worked, pay rate, days and hours worked, and amount paid per period. Civil service title files provide a record of the job responsibilities and types of jobs held by staff. These records include job descriptions, job announcements, and reclassifications.
Creator
- Newark Developmental Center (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- As service recipients could be employed, these records may also contain service recipient names and information. Records containing service recipient information are 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 for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- Newark Developmental Center (N.Y.) annual reports
Series Number
- B2657
Summary
- The series consists of published volumes of annual reports made consecutively by the trustees of the New York State Asylum for Idiots, from which Newark was first created as an experimental branch; the board of managers of the New York State Custodial Asylum for Feeble-Minded Women; the board of managers of the Newark State School for Mental Defectives; the board of managers of the Newark State School; and, finally, the board of managers of the Newark Developmental Center.
Creator
- Newark Developmental Center (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.
Title
- Newark Developmental Center scrapbooks
Series Number
- B2626
Summary
- This series of scrapbooks created at the Newark Developmental Center primarily contain newspaper clippings relating to the facility, its staff, and patients. Special events, such as the arrival of distinguished visitors, graduation ceremonies, holiday celebrations, festivals, visitors' days, and field days are among the topics of the articles.
Creator
- Newark Developmental Center (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- Records in this series referencing specific students by name are restricted permanently in accordance with Section 33.13, Mental Hygiene Law, relating to confidentiality of clinical records. State Archives staff will review requests for specific documents in this series and disclose in accordance with the Mental Hygiene Law and New York State Freedom of Information Law.
Title
- Newark Development Center fiscal records
Series Number
- B2578
Summary
- This series consists of scattered and incomplete records which include financial reports of departments; treasurer's reports; accounts of cash received and debited; ledgers of purchases; and patient funds receipts.
Creator
- Newark Developmental Center (N.Y.)
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 for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Title
- Newark Developmental Center facilities management files
Series Number
- B2628
Summary
- This series documents construction, development, and improvements to the grounds, buildings, and infrastructure of the center's facilities. Record types include survey books of campus buildings, grounds, and streets; contracts; remodeling documentation; specifications; and equipment, parts, and material purchased.
Creator
- Newark Developmental Center (N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
- There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.