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LIST OF CAUSES OF DEATHS-1931-Continued
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1 to 4 years
5 to 9 years
10 to 14 years
15 to 19 years
20 to 24 years
25 to 29 years
20 to 34 years
35 to 39 years
40 to 44 years
-15 to 49 years
50 to 54 years
55 to 59 years
co to 64 years
65 to 69 years
70 to 74 years
75 to 79 years
80 to 84 years
85 to & years
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95 to 99 years
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LIST OF CAUSES OF DEATHS-1931-Continued
International List Number
CAUSE
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1 to 4 years
5 to 9 years
10 to 14 years
15 to 19 years
20 to 24 years
25 to 29 years
30 to 34 years
35 to 39 years
40 to 44 years
45 to 49 years
50 to 54 years
55 to 59 years
60 to 64 years
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Accidental traumatism by machines
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194 Excessive heat
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188a Railroad accidents
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201 Fracture (cause not specified)
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205b Cause of death not specified or unknown
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TOTALS
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Estimated population July 1, 1931 ..... 74,923 Death rate per 1,000 population. 8.0
Still births
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XV. Ill-Defined Diseases
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REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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170
INFANT MORTALITY-1931
International List Number
.
I'nder 1 day
1 day
2 days
3 days
5 days
Total under 1 week
1 week
Total under 1 month
1 month
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3 months
4 months
5 months
6 months
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Total under 1 year
9 Whooping cough
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100 Bronchopneumonia
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CITY OF QUINCY
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62 Diseases of the thymus gland.
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71 Meningitis
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INFANT MORTALITY, 1931
113 Diarrhea and enteritis
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CITY OF QUINCY
INFANT
MORTALITY
CORRECTED FOR RESIDENTS AND NON RESIDENTS
628
59.8
51.0
53.4
520
486
48.6
400
40.6
30
20
10
1922
923 924 925 1926
1927
1928
1929
1930
1931
DEATHS UNDER ONE YEAR PER 1000 LIVE BIRTHS
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FORTY-SECOND ANNUAL REPORT OF THE QUINCY CITY HOSPITAL
For the Year Ending December 31, 1931
BOARD OF MANAGERS
MAURICE P. SPILLANE, Chairman. Term expires 1934
GEORGE TAYLOR, Secretary.
Term expires 1932
JOSEPH A. DASHA Term expires 1933
ERNEST B. NEAL
Term expires 1935
FORREST I. NEAL,
Term expires 1934
CONSULTING STAFF
Physician EDWIN A. LOCKE, M.D.
Surgeon FRED B. LUND, M.D.
Gynecologist CHARLES H. HARE, M.D.
Neurologist JOHN J. THOMAS, M.D.
Diseases of the Ear, Nose and Throat
GEORGE H. POWERS, JR., M.D. WILLIAM J. HARKINS, M.D. WILFRED G. FUNNELL, M.D. ROBERT O. GILMORE, M.D.
Diseases of the Eye GEORGE H. RYDER, M.D.
Pathologist and Bacteriologist FRANK B. MALLORY, M.D.
Roentgenologist SAMUEL W. ELLSWORTH, M.D.
Orthopedist HENRY J. FITZSIMMONS, M.D.
Bone Surgery FREDERIC J. COTTON, M.D.
Urologists ARTHUR L. CHUTE, M.D. ROGER C. GRAVES, M.D.
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Dermatologist RUDOLPH JACOBY, M.D.
Dental Department FRED G. ROLLINS, D.D.S. FRANK J. KENNA, D.S. I. L. SHAW, D.S.
VISITING STAFF
Consultant NATHANIEL S. HUNTING, M.D.
Surgeons
WALTER L. SARGENT, M.D. DANIEL B. REARDON, M.D. WILLIAM J. MCCAUSLAND, M.D. WILLIAM R. HURLEY, M.D. F. RAMON BURKE, M.D.
Associate Surgeons
JAMES H. COOK, M.D. .RICHARD M. ASH, M.D.
J. EDWARD KNOWLTON, M.D. FRED A. BARTLETT, M.D. ROBERT L. COOK, M.D.
Junior Surgeons
GEORGE D. DALTON, M.D. ROSCOE S. K. HANIGAN, M.D.
JOHN M. MACLEOD, M.D. E. MURRAY BRITTON, M.D. DAVID H. MONTGOMERY, M.D.
Physicians CHARLES S. ADAMS, M.D., Consultant
WILLIAM G. CURTIS, M.D. EDWIN E. SMITH, M.D.
CORNELIUS J. LYNCH, M.D. JOHN H. ASH, M.D.
WILLIAM L. KRIEGER, M.D. T. VINCENT CORSINI, M.D.
Pediatrician CHESTER L. GLENN, M.D.
Anesthetist ALFRED P. THOMPSON, M.D.
Roentgenologist CHARLES WHELAN, M.D.
Physio-Therapy CLAUDE L. PAYZANT, M.D.
Pathologist FRANCIS P. MCCARTHY, M.D.
Internes EDWARD O'C. BRODERICK, M.D .- June, 1931 DANIEL J. BAILEY, M.D .- June, 1931 FREDERIC N. MANLEY, M.D .- June, 1932 CARL GLAZER, M.D., January, 1932 KEIJO JOLNA, M.D .- January, 1932
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OFFICERS OF HOSPITAL AND TRAINING SCHOOL
Superintendent of Hospital RUTH J. ADIE, R.N.
Assistants
ESTELLE C. SVENSON, R.N.
MARION LEACH, R.N.
EILEEN M. YOUNG, R.N.
Supt. of Training School
JESSIE NICHOLSON, R.N.
Training School Assistant
DOROTHY DAWES, R.N., B.S.
Theoretical Instructor
MINNIE E. HARRON, R.N.
CONSTANCE LARKIN, R.N. CHRISTINE M. BATTISTA, R.N. BARBARA HOBBS, R.N. HELENE G. REED, R.N.
Practical Instructor Night Supervisor Assistant Night Supervisor Surgical Supervisor X-Ray Technician Asst. X-Ray Technician
Physiotherapy Technician
Laboratory Technician Asst. Laboratory Technician Dietitian
INFORMATION RELATIVE TO ADMISSION OF PATIENTS, RATES, ETC.
Application for the admission of patients to the hospital should be made to the superintendent. Patients desiring admission should be referred by a physician.
Accidents are admitted at any time.
The hospital maintains an ambulance for transportation of pa- tients within the city limits. The ambulance may be obtained for special service by application to the superintendent.
Single rooms, $4.50, $5.00, $6.00, $8.00 and $10.00 per day.
Semi-private rooms, $5.00 per day. Ward bed (private), $3.00 and $4.00 per day. Ward bed (service), $3.00 and $4.00 per day.
Additional charges:
Operating room, $5.00 to $10.00.
Delivery room, $5.00.
Etherizing fee, $5.00. Laboratory fee, $5.00.
Plaster casts or special dressings, $3.00 to $5.00.
Ambulance, $3.00. Board of special nurse, $1.00 per day.
Proprietary drugs or unusual or expensive preparations, min- eral waters, liquors, etc., will also be charged extra.
Radiographs will be taken every day by appointment, with the exception of Sunday.
MADELYN FLAHERTY, R.N. MARJORIE HOBBS MARTENS FRANCES K. MORRIS, B.S. ELINOR D. RICH, A.B. AMITY PERKINS, B.S.
Executive Assistant
Second Executive Assistant
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REPORT OF BOARD OF MANAGERS
To His Honor the Mayor, the President and Members of the City Council.
GENTLEMEN :- The Board of Managers of the Quincy City Hospital herewith submits its report for the year ending December 31, 1931.
The completed improvements made in 1931 have now given the City a most excellent Hospital-there are yet a number of neces- sary changes and additions still needed, but which undoubtedly will have to wait for more favorable financial conditions.
There are much needed renewals required in the laundry, in the power plant and, if the Hospital fills up to capacity, the finding of accommodations for additional nurses will present quite a problem -additional quarters will have to be found.
The major improvements completed in 1931 were a new operat- ing building, giving three additional operating rooms with new and fine equipment; a work room, two emergency wards of four beds each, a new accident room, and a doctor's room. In the Ma- ternity Building a new unit of three labor rooms, a ward of three beds, two delivery rooms, a Caesarian room, plus utility, sterilizing and scrub rooms, have been added. A nursery of three rooms, a wash room, isolation room and milk room have been established. In the Rice Building I and II, the rooms and ward have been re- newed with new plastering, painting and refinishing of old equip- ment. New X-Ray rooms, with the best and most modern equip- ment, a new laboratory unit and equipment, a physiotherapy de- partment and equipment, making, as has been said, "an ensemble which compares favorably with any other in New England." There has also been built in the Medical and Surgical Building a fireproof record room for the storage of records, also morgue. Both record room and morgue have been needed for some years.
Your particular attention is directed to the reports of Doctors Whelen, McCarthy and Payzant, which will give you more detailed information as to equipment and work done in their various de- partments.
The report of the Hospital Librarian is interesting, especially when compared with last year. While the increase of patients in 1931 over 1930 was slightly over 8 per cent, reading generally in- creased more than 20 per cent; another interesting and significant feature is that, while there is some increase in fiction reading, gain in adult non-fiction was about 240 per cent, and in junior non-fic- tion reading there was increase of some 30 per cent.
The report of the Medical Staff indicates its desire and aspiration for men trained and devoted to the Hospital and its work, and with such purpose always in view the work of the Hospital will always be above reproach and its reputation assured.
Steps have been taken to develop the Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Edmund B. FitzGerald having been recently appointed as Visit- ing Pediatrician.
The report of the Training School also shows that earnest en- deavor is being made to develop the best in nursing.
It is with considerable pride that we mention that, in a national survey of schools of nursing, ours was found to be in the upper quadrant in nearly every essential.
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Also, during the year a Training School Committee was created, its duty being primarily to consider and advise on student prob- lems. The members of this Committee are:
Dr. Nathaniel S. Hunting, Chairman.
Mrs. John D. Mackay. Mrs. William A. Robb. Mrs. Carl Heyward.
Mrs. F. Warren Crane.
Mr. Ernest L. Collins.
The total operating expenses for the year 1931 were $307,012.18. For the previous year they were $275,673.37.
The total receipts from patients in 1931 were $190,832,83; from other sources $12,043.85, making a total from all sources of $202,- 876.68, as against a total income from all sources of $193,809.51, for the year 1930.
The total number of patients treated were 5,202, as compared with 4,771 for 1930.
To the Hospital Aid Associations and to all other individuals and associations who have assisted the Hospital with work, gifts and donations, we express our heart-felt appreciation.
We are glad to record that one of our Board, Mr. Ernest B. Neal, who for some time was seriously ill, is making good recovery and we hope that soon we may again have the benefit of his advice and experience, which has been of real value to the Board.
Mr. George Taylor's term as a member expired on January 1, 1932, by limitation. The Board is sorry to lose the services of a man whose keen, practical foresight, intelligent and active services have been of the greatest assistance to it and the Hospital.
MAURICE P. SPILLANE, JOSEPH A. DASHA, FORREST I. NEAL, For the Board of Managers.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT
To the Board of Managers, Quincy City Hospital:
The following is the report of the work done at the Quincy City Hospital for the year 1931:
Statistical Information
Patients in hospital January 1, 1931
152
Patients admitted during the year. 5,190
Total
5,342
Male patients admitted.
2,062
Female patients admitted. 3,128
Total
5,190
Patients admitted to medical service 666
Patients admitted to surgical service 2,936
Patients admitted to obstetrical service 802
Number of babies born.
786
Total
5,190
Private patients admitted.
1,148
Private ward patients admitted.
2,957
Service patients admitted
1,085
Total
5,190
Paying patients admitted
5,007
Abatements, rates
5
Abatements, free
61
Free patients admitted
117
Total
5,190
Largest number in the hospital any one day. 192
Smallest number in the hospital any one day 102
Daily average number of patients 146
Average number of patients admitted per day.
14
Total number of days' treatment.
53,426
Children admitted, 12 years and under
969
Operations
2,545
Out-patients
3,016
Accidents
955
Male patients discharged
2,071
Female patients discharged. 3,131
Total
5,202
Patients discharged-medical service 657
Patients discharged-surgical service
2,956
Patients discharged-obstetrical service.
1,589
Total 5,202
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Patients discharged-well
701
Patients discharged-relieved 4,140
Patients discharged-unrelieved
127
Patients discharged untreated
9
Deaths within 48 hours of admission
77
Stillborn
28
Remaining deaths
120
Total
5,202
Number of patients remaining in hospital Dec. 31 .... 140
Total
5,342
BIRTHPLACES
Australia
1
Austria
2
Azores
1
Canada
285
Denmark
3
England
97
Finland
60
France
3
Germany
15
Greece
4
Ireland
114
Italy
179
Japan
1
Lithuania
2
Massachusetts
1,453
Mexico
1
Newfoundland
9
New Zealand
1
Norway
13
Poland
5
Porto Rico
1
Quincy
1,928
Rumania
1
Russia
27
Scotland
92
Spain
5
Sweden
56
Switzerland
1
Syria
11
United States
600
Unknown
217
Wales
2
Total
5,190
Financial Statement
JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 1931 RECEIPTS
Private room
$49,049 18
Ward, private
38,152 43
Regular service
15,064 56
Obstetric
38,172 78
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Operating room
16,831 50
X-ray
21,011 50
Ambulance
1,700.00
Medical and surgical supplies
505 38
Nurses' equipment
391 90
Board of Special Nurse
6,346 00
Miscellaneous
646 46
Physio
3,246 00
Endowment fund
5,109 49
Laboratory
6,649 50
$202,876 68 421 91
Refunded to patients
Total receipts less refunds
$202,454 77
EXPENDITURES
Salaries and wages:
Administration officers and clerks
$12,210 20
Telephone operators
3,921 41
Superintendent of nurses, instructors, and charge nurses
56,114 92
Student nurses
3,815 62
Orderlies
3,073 80
X-ray operator
11,516 20
Ambulance
2,310 00
Housekeeping and kitchen
41,078 92
Laundry
6,291 72
Maintenance, property and power plant
9,587 83
Care of grounds
1,248 24
Physio-therapy
3,556 41
Laboratory
4,447 32
Total payroll
$159,172 59
Other expenses:
General administration
$4,790 08
Medical and surgical
25,705 29
X-ray
6,000 11
Ambulance
772 66
Nurses' equipment
928 16
Housekeeping and kitchen
10,298 62
Laundry
1,975 35
Groceries
14,860 70
Butter and eggs
6,488 23
Milk and cream
10,492 88
Fruit and vegetables
6,962 52
Meats, poultry and fish
21,698 78
Coal and wood
10,786 57
Electricity and gas
8,699 46
Rent
1,100 00
Transportation and express
498 86
Repairs to buildings and plant
11,220 77
Insurance
236 55
Petty expenses
87 61
Commission
3,956 39
Postage
280 00
Total expenditures
147,839 59 $307,012 18
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The statistics show a splendid increase in the work in each and every department. The working plan of the new buildings con- tinues to prove its value. The smaller ward and private rooms with convenient utility rooms are an asset worthy of consideration for those anticipating future building.
The new surgical building, with its fine equipment, is fast repay- ing for the inconveniences during construction. Also the labora- tories, such as Clinical, Pathological, X-Ray and Physiotherapy are equipped, and the work is carried on by doctors to well deserve the support of all citizens.
House facilities are taxed to the utmost so that additions to the Nurses' Home and a new administration building are the last steps to the completion of the three hundred bed institution.
The Wollaston and Quincy Aids have continued their help with the sewing accomplished at their monthly meetings, the teas to the nurses, and the cheer and friendliness they contribute at the holiday seasons. Their aid is greatly appreciated, and many thanks are due them.
May I take this opportunity to thank the Board of Managers for their hearty cooperation and the doctors, nurses and others who have given their loyal support this past year.
Respectfully submitted,
RUTH J. ADIE, R.N., Superintendent.
REPORT OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING OF QUINCY CITY HOSPITAL
To the Board of Managers, Miss Adie, and Friends :
I wish to submit the forty-second report of the Quincy City Hospital School of Nursing for your attention.
The Executive and Teaching Personnel is as follows:
Superintendent of Nurses
1
Assistant Superintendent of Nurses. 1
Instructor of Theory 1 Instructor of Principles and Practice of Nursing 1
Night Supervisor 1
Assistant Night Supervisor
1
Obstetrical Supervisor
1
Operating Room Supervisor
1
Assistant to Operating Room Supervisor 2
Charge Nurses
8
The census of school follows:
Senior nurses
21
Intermediate nurses
13
Junior nurses 4
Preliminary students 13
Total
51
Graduate floor duty nurses 43
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You may wonder at the decrease in the number of students enrolled in our School. There are really three reasons for this change. First, we have raised the entrance requirements to a full high school course, or its equivalent, either in a college or normal course. This has made considerable difference in the number of eligible candidates. Second, our housing facilities are limited. Third, following the suggestion of the grading committee it seemed wiser to pay greater heed to the quality of nurses that we have than to the quantity that we graduate.
This year our graduating class numbered sixteen of these, nine are employed on the hospital staff, two in executive positions, the other seven as floor duty nurses. Mr. Stacy Southworth, head- master of Thayer Academy, gave the address to the class.
I am very happy to report that an advisory committee for the School of Nursing has been organized. Dr. Nathaniel S. Hunting has been chosen chairman of the School of Nursing Committee, and associated with him are Mrs. John D. MacKay, Mrs. William A. Robb, Mrs. Carl Hayward, Mrs. F. Warren Crane, and Mr. Ernest L. Collins. The committee has been meeting monthly since March, with the exception of the summer months. The members are very much interested in the progress of the school and I feel sure that their support and encouragement are going to be an important aid to its progress.
Two other important happenings have occurred. A new science laboratory, well equipped, except that we would like more micro- scopes, has been added to our teaching equipment. This laboratory has been longed for, and we are happy to have at last one of our own, where classes can be carried on without the many interrup- tions that were inevitable when the school shared the hospital laboratory.
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