HOSPITAL REPORTS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5204, 16 November 1927, Page 4

HOSPITAL REPORTS.

PROGRESS DURING OCTOBER.

STATEMENTS SUBMITTED At the monthly meeting of the Thames Hospital and Charitable Aid Board on Monday the following reports for October were read :— SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT. The resident superintendent (Dr. WSowerby) reported that 39 males and 40 females had been admitted and 43 males and 49 females discharged, leaving 34 males and 21 females in the hospital at date. A total of 37 operations had been performed, and two females had died, one from cerebral haemorrhage and one from pulmonary tuberculosis. In the outpatients’ department 11 patients had received treatment involving 72 attendances. MATRON’S REPORT. The matron (Miss K. M. Ansenne) reported at length on nursing and domestic staff matters. There were ten births in the maternity annexe during the month. Eleven patients were admitted, and four mothers and three babies were remaining in the institution at date. In a separate letter the matron reported on the work of the senior sister of the institution, and recommended that she be granted an increase in salary. After a long discussion, in the course of which several members paid , tribute to the sterling work of the sister concerned over a period of four years’ service with the board, it was resolved to defer the question of an increase of salary, together with that of the; medical superintendent, for one month. On behalf of the hospital committee Mr J. Lange reported that the Director-General of Health had inspected the institution during Ihis recent visit t,o Thames and had expressed his satisfaction. The matron of the Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, had also visited the hospital during the month, and in iher opinion the institution was modern, efficiently managed, and a to the district. PATETONGA NURSE. The Patetonga district nurse (Mrs K. McNamara) reported that patients been treated during the month. Fees collected amounted to £2 10 s. ENGINEER’S REPORT. The engineer (Mr A. M. Sbmerville) reported that the steam had been in use daily during the full month, and the nqw machinery was working smoothly. The total coal consumption for the month was 39 tons 15cwt. TARARU HOMES. The superintendent of tihe District Homes, Tararu (Mr W. D. Gilmore), reported that there were 16 males and one femalq in the homes at date, including three bed cases, one of which was in a very low Condition. The farm, stock, and gardens were in a forward and satisfactory condition. A special report from the homes committee was received and discussion. deferred until January next. It was remarked by Mr Lange + ihat January was a long way off, and in his opinion action as outlined by the report was an urgent matter. < In reply the chairman said that by considering tne matter at the January •meeting the holiday would be allowed to pass off without interference. There was no urgejnt hurry. THE SUPPLY OF MILK.

■Mr Lange mentioned that although the cows were reported to be doing well at the farm, he noticed that 53 gallons of milk had been purchased outside last month.

The chairman explained that the supply of milk to the institutions was governed by contracts which were reviewed every t,wo weeks. Arrangements had been made with a local milkman to supply a specified quantity. The arrangement had worked satisfactorily, although during the first half of October more milk was received than was actually required. That position, which had since been righted, could not be helped, as the contract had to be honoured. The board was not buying milk at present, and the supply was carried out on business-like lines and proved a good system. ___