WESTLAND HOSPITAL BOARD

Hokitika Guardian, 9 June 1925, Page 4

WESTLAND HOSPITAL BOARD

MONDAY, JUNE Btli. The Board met at 8.10 p.m. Present -.Messrs . J. Breeze (Chairman), E. A. Wells. 0. Davidson. R. Meharry, C. 11. Blank, T. W. Dull', A. B. Spiers. Apologies were made for the absence of Messrs Morel and Jeffries. The minutes were confirmed and otitward correspondence approved. IX WAH I> (.'< ilt UESI’OXHENCE. From Mrs .Massey. acknowledging letter of sympathy.- Received. From Department of Health, \\ rllington in reference to levy. - Received. Fr m Dr. Valintine. enquiring positiuii in reference to Kumara .Medical ■.ci vil e. Received. From Same, approving sale of sections at Ivumara. Received. From Same, approving of advance of £1.",0i) on account, subsidy; and stating approval will he given to sale of hospital Buildings at Kumara and Res.-.. Re cited. From i’ uhi ie Tru-l Offiec aeknowiedging receipt of interest on loan.— Received. From North Canterbury Board, ay proving of reciprocity between Boards. Received. From Waitaki Board, t same cfleci. Received. From Wairoa Board thanking Board for use of shelter shed at Cashmere Sanatorium. Received. From Dr Blackmore. Cashmere, in reference to shelters.- Received. From Health Department notifying admission of a patient from Westland. - Received. From A. R. HI erk notifying transfer of leas, o from Boyle and Krako-ky t i J. Scat'lo and asking for approval. Received. Approval was refused. From Br. M. Fisher, Kumara. resigning position as medical nflicer at Ku-nuira.-—'Received and accepted. Applications for the josition of Medical Officer at Kumara acre received from:— Dr. Dorothy J. Booth. Wellington ('-‘of. Or. F.va Day. Kittle River (I?7>. ami W. Dickie. It was resolved tiial tile applications lie sent on to the Kumara Medical Committee for selection, with a recommendation for the first named. From A. K. B Trill resigning position as stall' nurse at Westland Hos-pital.—-Received and accepted v. ilh re-

l-'r. in Kumara B 'l.mgii C atm-il forwarding two monihs levy. Reeeivetl. From I. Akken. Secretary Home Nursing Class, oll'ering services at hospital when necessary to visit patients and assist. Received: referred to Hoctor and Matron far consideration. Various letters were received in connection with outstanding at conn ns for maintenance and attended to. Fi'om Surgeon Superintendent reporting on April Hi., there were 22 males. 12 females; admitted during April. 12 males, 7 females. Total treated 00. 1 fischared cured 8 males. 7 females; relieved 2 males, died 1 male. Tefal discharged 11 males. 8 females. Remaining in hospital on April 20. 2.2 males. II females - 21. For the month of May there were admitted 10 males. 10 females; total treated 12 males. 21 females - 02. Discharged cured 0 males, !l females, relieved 0 males. I female, died 1 male. Total discharged II males. 10 females 20. Remaining in lu'-pilul 20 males. II females, total 27. In hospital for over two months. U males. 0 females; total 17. Received. Accounts amounting to Blto 0s Id wear passed for payment. The Secretary submitted a list of outstanding maintenance nc-oiinls and authority to take ait ion was given. From I louse. Comioit r... re; ort-d the I! I ni: 1 Dredging (Tv., had given the use of the Keystone drill for drilling for water with very ■nrrcsslul results: tv oiumending a steam pump he added l.i the laundry machimiry: suggesting that ming to vi-iting privileges huvittr: Icon a’oi ed In ■ tunc in: tarn c-. in I ill at inn he given of th ■ t miting day-.. Received. Mr Duff said it was very satisfactory to know the Hospital had now such a .-atisfmtorv water supply, lie moved tic: a rote a thanks I ■ i a-. I I. a Ihe Comp. lll v and M r Fun 1 ui for their to .ii c- in this ccoii.ccl ion ami 1 hat the is p rl he ap| roved a a whole. - A'-'reed in .

T.'ii- Treasurer reported receipts £•"!)() 17'; payments s:rr.;{ .*, s ; credit balance £I7IS 17s fid: building l'uml credit balance .Cl 7 Os. Received. Air Blank reported ilia! llie Druids ! aljte Ii;i(1 jiresenteil a lied to the In.-pilal which \v:i.s handed over on Sundav week. The ( hairnian move I that a vole of thunks he passed to the Druids Lodge and Mr .Miirdoeh for their donation id a Led eaeli. Seconded liv Air Wells and carried.

The outgoing i oinniiltees were re-ap-p.< iiiti-il the ('liairineii being: Reserves (Mi' "Wells). Financo (Mr Blank). House l.\lr Davidson). Cl IA1I! M A \'X I! FPORT.

I have the honour to report havin'! visited the Nurses Cottage at Waiho en April t? Itli.. ae. oml allied liy Ale.-srs Ilia ids and Jell'iiei.

I loiind the situaiirn is ideal. There tire several items re,pure.l for the furnishing of the cottage in order to make the plate comfort able and homely. The wire lor the fenein.tr was sent down sane lime ago. The fencing of the patido.-k is necessary. Wo authorised Mr dil.h to do this, also the gravel--1 imlc of the stable Moor. The ambulance is now on the southern side of the river. Nurse Scott does not appear over happy in her position fur the reason. 1 ascertained, that she is not receiving; the loyal support of the residents that she should yet. This is l > he regretted as f am satisfied that I hi' iudf is a i.apable Nurse and holds the uecesNarv certificates for the position and is very anxious and willing at all times la go to those who require her scrviies. he it night or day. I would take this opportunity of appealing to the coed people of South Westland to exercise tlnu coed will and assistance towards Iter that tier profes-

sional position win-rains. Received The Hoard lotto at *•>.-!A> p.in.