Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled Chairperson's subject files
Series Number
19354
Summary
This accretion consists of subject files of commission chairman Clarence Sundram. Some records (boxes 4 and 5) relate to specific psychiatric and/or develpmental centers where incidents of staff misconduct; patient abuse, neglect, or death; and/or financial irregularities were investigated. These records are restricted in part.
Creator
New York (State). Education Department
Access Restrictions
Partially 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.
New York State Assistant Counsel to the Governor Subject and correspondence files
Series Number
B2556
Summary
This series consists of correspondence and subject files relating to mental health policy, clemency, the care of people with mental disabilities, the Willowbrook State School investigation, the reorganization of the Department of Mental Hygiene, the Rockland Psychiatric Center investigation, mental health and criminal justice legislation, and a state prison task force. Records include outgoing and some incoming correspondence, reports, draft memorandums, studies, notes and background materials.
Creator
New York (State). Assistant Counsel to the Governor
Access Restrictions
Records may contain restricted material. Consult with archivist before use.