WESTLAND HOSPITAL BOARD

Hokitika Guardian, 10 June 1924, Page 4

WESTLAND HOSPITAL BOARD

MONDAY. .IUXK 'Jtli. Tlio Board met at 8.1">. Present: --Messrs J. J. Breeze (Chairman), O. Davidson, K. Aleharry. \\ . .Jeffries. L. A. Wells. A. B. Spiers. L. H. Morel. The mimite.s wore coiifirinotl and outward correspondence approved. I X W AIID CO K U ESPO X I ) EXCE.

From lion. M. Pom are. in reference to payment of levy liy local hodies. Received. From Dr. Valintine. Wellington, in reference to maternity eases. and a.skinthe Hoard to consider the erection ol a maternity annexe to Westland Hospital; and also to make temporary arrangements for carrying on meanwhile, due to Mrs llalliday notifying her intention of closing her maternity home.—Received.

The Chairman moved that Mr Davidson. Mr Stevenson and the Secretary visit Ross and report ns to the rost and advisability of removing Ross hospital to Hokitika and its re-erection in the Westland Hospital grounds. Tie did so as he thought that was the only way to find what they could do. It was all a <|UCSlion of finance. Mr Davidson did not think that the erection of a wooden building suitable for such a purpose. Mr Jeffries said this was a very serious position and deserved the grave cim.-ideraiton of the Board. He doubtled very much whether the Departmentwould agree to the removal of .the Boss hospital building. The Department should then either open the Ross hospital as a maternity home, or else find the motley to enable the Board to civet a. suitable brick annexe at Westland I lo.spital.

Mr Wells supported the attitude of Mr Jell'ties that they should first inquire as to whether the Department would approve of the removal of the Ross hospital.

Air Mehiirry would not support the removal ol the Ross hospital tit- all* lie would favor the placing of a matron in charge there.

The Chairman stated that in that case it would he necessary to appoint a resident medical officer.

Air Jeffries moved that the Hoard replv pointing out tlmt the Hoard had plans approved by the Department for the erection of a maternity home and asking if such would still have their approval. Seconded hv Alt Alclmrry.

Air Davidson pointed out that if Moss hospital were utilised it would he necessary to staff the hospital and appoint a doctor, as well, whereas much of this expense could he saved if the home were at AVestlaud Hospital. Mr Morel would not. approve of the i.lciiing of a home tit Ross. The Chairman favored the erection of a home in Hokitika. The motion was agreed to.

From Dr* Valintine forwarding approval of Alls Jenir Scott ;ts district nurse for South Westland.—Received.

From Same lor warding a copy of annual report. Received.

From C. S. Allen, inspecting engineer reply to claim of the < oittraeto. > of water tank, stilting they had no claim on tlte Board.—Received.

From Public 'l rilsteo re interest on loan.— Received ; Secretary - reply approved.

From Director of Education circular in roiol'onre to feeble-minded persons. Received.

From .Magistrate's Court Grcymotuh in reference to a judgment summons order non-payment. Received: action to lie taken. Fiom Fhircm e llaikness icsiguiug position as tiaining nurse. Received and accepted with regret,.

Fiiini Tln.m.is Annstn.ii” le.-igning position as assistant laiindryiiiaii. Received and ti'iep.ted. Air .1. Singer was appointed to the position. Ftoni I’. Layman resigning position at. hospital.—Received and incepted. From Sister .1, Scott. Waiho. in telercme to rcqi.ii cincnts fot the Waiho cottage: ami a-king for feed allowance as there v..-•,: mi grass in the paddock. Received. It was resolved to endeavour to make sir:alignment •> for grazing and to supply half a ton of i huff. Frmn !.. i!. Gihli. Waiho. in refereire to matters in connection with Waiho (ullage, which were being .satisfactorily completed. -.Received. A hearty vote of thanks for interest shown was passed to Air 0i1.'., on tin* motion of Air Jeffries and the Chair-

man. From Sect eta ry Exhibition Committee oile 1 itig quantity <f mattresses, sheets, quilts am! pillows for sale to clear.-- Received; to he purchased sub. je: t to approval by .Matron.

From Surgeon-Superintendent reporting patients in hes’iinl on Ist. May were 27. males M females; admitted .luring May. 27. males. 17 leni.'ilcs. Discharged cured II males. I, females: relieved .‘1 males ; died I lual”. I ieinale : total discharged L"> males, IS females. Total IT:!. Remaining in lies; ital .‘list. May. :r, males. 1.1 females; total 18. In hospital for mulls Li males. 2 females. Total l->. Received. ft was resolved to hold the annual ball ill .'opteliiher. The House Committee reported matter.- at the Westland Hospital w c'”

satisfiictniy : that work at the old men’ home was held up owing to the phis teivrs not being here to carry > at ; tcring work. Accounts amounting to £7:12 TL 10.1 were passed for payment.

The Treasurer repotted teeeipts C.t’.l 2s Id; payments £BOO l.s Id: debit balance £717 8s 0; building account expenditure £llß Os (id.—Received. The Board rose at 0..T0 p.lll.