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REPORT OF CITY HOSPITAL
Dr. Reynolds and Dr. Crawford Expire
We are sorry to record during the year the deaths of Dr. John T. Reynolds and Dr. Lawrence P. Crawford, members of the staff.
Dr. Johnson Resigns
For the coming year the hospital will lose the generous services of Dr. Elmon R. Johnson of the Nose and Throat service, who has filed his resignation with the staff and the Board of Managers. His resignation went into effect Jan. 1, 1937. The Staff, the hospital and the many patients appreciate all the wonderful work that he has done. Dr. Johnson will carry on, however, on the courtesy staff.
NATIONAL HOSPITAL DAY
Many Citizens Visit Hospital
On May 12, as the result of posters, invitations, announcements in the newspapers, a window display at the Granite Trust Co., and the showing, of trailers at the Wollaston and Strand Theatres, over 5000 citizens of Quincy availed themselves of the opportunity to visit our hospital. Open house was held from 1 to 5 p.m.
Exercises Held
Exercises were held on our hospital lawn. Mayor Thomas S. Burgin, Mrs. T. Newell Lane, Mr. Lawrence Lyons, members of the Board and your Supt. gave short addresses.
Women's Clubs Help
Representatives of many of the Women's Clubs acted as hostesses. Refreshments were served and all in all the day was proclaimed a success.
Movies of Hospital Shown
During the year it was my pleasure to acquaint various civic clubs and other organizations with the work of the hospital. Movies of our hospital in action were shown to these groups. Those con- tacted were as follows:
Clubs Addressed
Rotary Club of Quincy
Council of Social Agencies
Bethany Mothers' Club Makaria Club of Bethany Church
Quincy Business & Professional Women's Club Montclair Improvement Association Quincy Federation of Women's Clubs
The Quincy City Club Jewish Women's Club of Quincy
Talks Successful
There is no doubt in anyone's mind as to the good that has come from these meetings. As a result of these talks the citizens of Quincy have been made better acquainted with the hospital, its function, its purpose. Too often is a hospital criticized by people who do not understand the workings of the institution.
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EMPLOYEES
Showers for Employees
Every effort is being made to improve the working conditions of all our hospital employees. Showers have been installed both for the men and the women. The men's locker room has been re- decorated.
Christmas Party
At Christmas the Hospital employees held their second successful and well-attended Christmas party.
Employees' Activities
The men have built a horse shoe court in the rear of MS building. This is their chief diversion in the noon hour during the summer months. During the winter they organized a bowling team and are playing in a city league.
Hours Changed
Hours have been shifted and in many cases shortened without interference with the hospital service.
Esprit de Corps of Employees
The esprit de corps of all our employees is of the very best. This is appreciated not only by me, but also by the Board of Managers, the Staff, and all the patients to whom we render service.
DIETARY Dietary Department Praised
The dietitian and all her assistants deserve an extra word of praise. Because of their untiring work and efforts the patients, the doctors, the nurses, and all the employees have been well taken care of.
Food Costs Moderate
In spite of rising prices in foods commodities, our menus have been made attractive, varied and nourishing at a moderate cost. Close buying and cooperation between the Supt's office and the Dietary Dept. has made this possible.
SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Assistant Named
The work in this department of the hospital has increased con- siderably. Consequently it was necessary to hire an assistant, Miss Ruth Darr. As a result of this change, more social work with patients has been possible.
Accurate Settlements Made
With this added help we are able to determine more accurately the settlements of many service cases. Many of these cases might
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have been admitted as Quincy settled cases, when if properly looked into they were legally of another settlement, thereby allowing the Quincy Hospital to collect from that community. Already we have experienced an increase in income from such cases.
Accident Cases Checked
We are also able to check more thoroughly accident cases, which usually run into hundreds of dollars.
The hospital is covered every day with one worker, while the other does field work.
Automobile for Dept.
To make their work more efficient a used Ford Sedan was pur. chased. With this addition, we have been able to transport out- patients to and from the hospital. This is another service added to those already given by the hospital.
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
Fever Therapy Cabinet
The maintenance department has been kept very busy with repairs, and work of all descriptions. Many gadgets and apparatus have been made by this department, including a Fever Therapy cabi- net for the Physical Therapy Dept.
Equipment Installed
New equipment has been installed in the boiler room and other parts of the hospital.
Second Painter Hired
Because of the large amount of painting that is to be done, a second painter was hired in the fall of the year.
HOUSEKEEPING DEPT. Hospital in Fine Shape
In spite of all the construction going on at the hospital Mrs. Lauder and her staff have kept our hospital in exceedingly fine shape.
Delays in Laundry
Even with the extra burden thrown on the laundry the work has been put out in fine style.
However this department has been inconvenienced on several occasions because of breakdowns with the extractors. These ma- chines sadly need replacement.
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LABORATORY DEPT.
Electro-cardiograph
More and more we realize that a great amount of good work is done by this department. At the beginning of the year an electro- cardiograph machine was purchased. This department has taken on this extra responsibility and, like the rest of its work, has done it well. This service is not only rendered to patients in the hos- pital but to outside patients also.
We all appreciate the work done by Dr. McCarthy and his assis- tants, Miss Morris, Miss Rich, and Miss Kuhns.
X-RAY DEPT.
Dr. Arbuckle Volunteer Worker
As in other departments the work performed has increased. For several months we had the services of Dr. Albert Arbuckle. The brunt of the work has been carried by Mrs. Philbrick, with Mr. Tsotsones and Miss Larkin assisting.
A New G.U. Machine Needed
It is hoped that during the coming year a new G.U. machine may be purchased to bring the department up to date, and to replace an old table purchased over ten years ago. The X-Ray department and G.U. service have arranged an up to date and practical Cystoscopy room in our X-Ray department, if the equipment is purchased.
Radium Given by Dr. Whelan
Not many in this community appreciate the good that the chief of the X-Ray Department, Dr. Charles Whelan, does for the hospital and its poor patients in the line of Radium treatment. Dr. Whelan owns the only Radium available in Quincy and he never hesitates to give these treatments to indigent patients when asked by mem- bers of the Staff.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
Rates Reduced-Treatments Increase
The record of this department shows an increase in treatments given. This has been made possible by the new ruling of the Board of Managers in reducing the rates for these treatments. The services of Dr. Payzant and this department are now available to more of our patients and citizens of Quincy.
Equipment Complete
We are exceedingly proud of this department and its equipment, since there are few if any hospitals in New England that can be compared with us in this respect.
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PRE-NATAL CLINIC
Clinic Moved to Hospital
At the beginning of the year the pre-natal clinic was moved from the city dispensary to the hospital. This clinic is held in the Physical Therapy department every Thursday afternoon. We feel that a better service is rendered under this scheme. All the pa- tients attending this clinic are referred by their family physician because they are unable to pay a fee to the doctor, and ultimately are admitted to the Quincy City Hospital on service.
BUS SERVICE
Bus Service Appreciated
For the past several months the Eastern Mass. Railway has been running a bus from Quincy Square to the hospital during, visiting hours. Since it has been difficult for many relatives and friends of patients to reach the hospital otherwise, this service has been appreciated.
Through the cooperation of Mayor Burgin and Mr. Hayes this has been made possible.
DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS
Work of D.P.W.
During the year we call upon Mr. Ezekiel Sargent and his assis- tants for one thing or another and invariably they cooperate most generously. This has made possible many repairs to the buildings as well as improvements to the grounds of the hospital at no extra cost to the hospital.
W.P.A.
Loss of George Pfaffmann Felt
We regret to see the passing of Mr. George Pfaffmann. He was a real friend of the hospital and always cooperated in putting through projects which were of benefit to this Institution.
Mr. Anthony Venna and his assistants have been a great help to us, and we wish to thank them in this report.
Administration Building
To the officials of W.P.A. we owe great thanks for the marvelous Administration Building that is being constructed at the hospital.
WELFARE
Welfare Dept. Helpful
The Welfare Dept. has been most cooperative in giving us help for various departments throughout the year. Here we express our thanks.
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QUINCY POLICE-CITY HALL Accident Ambulance Service
For the past several months the Police Dept. has carried the brunt of the accident ambulance service. They have given splendid service. May I compliment Chief of Police Joseph Avery and all his men for this and all the other work done for the hospital.
City Hall Officials Cooperate
To City Hall, its various departments, and especially the Mayor's office, the city solicitor's, auditor's, and the treasurer's office, and their staffs, we express our appreciation for their constant co- operation.
TO THE NEWSPAPERS
Newspapers Cooperate
We thank the Quincy Ledger and the Quincy News for their help in bringing to the attention of our people the work, the aims, and the needs of our institution.
CITY COUNCIL
We earnestly thank the council for its continued support of the hospital throughout the year.
To the many organizations and friends who from time to time have done one thing or another we record our sincere appreciation.
Patients' Library Service
The hospital library has been well covered by Miss Helene Hodgkinson, who replaced Mrs. Zayma Chapelle. I join the many patients, nurses and doctors in expression of appreciation of this library service at the hospital. We are pleased to report that much larger library facilities will be available on the ground floor of the new Administration Building.
Wollaston Hospital Aid
The Wollaston Hospital Aid has done considerable serving for the hospital this past year. We take this opportunity of thanking each member of this serviceable group.
Patients Have Roof Garden
Our roof garden on the MS building was given a good start this last spring. Mr. Stewart of the Park Department furnished us with some beautiful flowers and plants for the flower boxes which were made by the maintenance dept. We hope to have this accommoda- tion used more by the patients next spring. A beautiful view of the Blue Hills and the shores of Quincy can be had from this location.
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Funds Needed to Complete Roof Garden
If some generous friends of the hospital could furnish the neces- sary means for awnings and furniture the garden would be used more by the many convalescent patients treated at our hospital.
Weekly Concerts
The Wednesday afternoon W.P.A. concerts have been thoroughly enjoyed by our patients throughout the year. I'm sure that I express their appreciation in this report as well as mine.
Again I wish to impress upon our good citizens that the work of the Hospital cannot be accomplished without the cooperation given me by our nurses, the Staff, our employees, and the Board of Managers. May I ask for their and your continued support to carry forward ?
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND IMPROVEMENTS MADE DURING THE YEAR
1. Standing of American College of Surgeons regained.
2. Regaining of the confidence and support of the community.
3. Transfer of Pre-natal Clinic to the Hospital.
4. Bus service to the Hospital instituted.
5. Construction of new administration building.
6. Appointment of Miss Helen O. Potter for Superintendent of Nurses and Director of our Training School.
7. Air conditioning of nursery.
8. Sound proofing of MS III; MC II; Nursery; Labor rooms.
9. Major repairs to Boiler No. 1 and No. 2.
10. Installation of two steam presses in laundry.
11. Replacement of pressure tank in boiler room.
12. Transfer of Formula room from basement of MS building to MC II.
13. Installation of stainless steel equipment in MS Ward Kitchens.
14. Ediphone in Record room.
15. Purchase of a new Mimeograph machine.
16. Installation of steel partitions in Childrens' Ward.
17. Purchase and installation of 1 Hess Incubator.
LOOKING FORWARD HOSPITAL NEEDS
1. New wing to nurses' home.
2. Mangle and extractor for laundry.
3. New sterilizers for operating room.
4. Sound proofing of at least three more wards.
5. Enclosure of children's porch; enclosure of south wing of MS and MC building.
6. Adoption of a modern bookkeeping system.
Respectfully submitted,
JOSEPH P. LEONE, M.D., Superintendent.
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REPORT OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING OF THE QUINCY CITY HOSPITAL
To the Board of Managers of the Quincy City Hospital
Gentlemen:
I wish to submit the forty-seventh report of the Quincy City Hospital School of Nursing.
The executive and teaching personnel is as follows:
Superintendent of Nurses 1
Assistant Superintendent of Nurses
1
Instructors
2
Night Supervisor 1
Assistant Night Supervisor 1
Obstetrical Supervisor 1
Operating Room Supervisor
Assistant Operating Room Supervisor
1
Assistant Head Nurses
4
The Census of the School:
First year students
14
Second year students 13
Third year students 13
Affiliating
Of the above, five are affiliating at Bellevue Hospital in New York and three at the Charles V. Chapin Hospital in Providence.
Graduate floor duty nurses-60-65-vary according to the census.
Classes Increased
As shown by the above figures, our student group is steadily in- creasing.
Standard High
Only those students who meet the educational requirements of the States of New York and Massachusetts are being admitted, although many students apply for admission to this there has been a marked decrease in the number of eligible candidates. This is due to the fact that entrance requirements have been raised.
No Graduation in 1936
No students were graduated last year since no classes were ad- mitted in the year 1933.
In September, 1936, Miss Sara Adams completed her work as Superintendent of Nurses. Since that time Miss Barbara E. Hobbs has been in charge. The position will be filled on Feb. 1st by Miss Helen O. Potter.
Housing Serious
The housing situation for the nursing staff is very serious. Our three homes are full to capacity. At present, in order to accommo- date the number of nurses necessary for the proper care of the patients, about forty nurses are living out at an additional expense to the hospital. As the student body increases, the housing prob- lem is becoming more urgent.
1
Head Nurses 9
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Committee Meets Regularly
The Training School Committee has met monthly in the Supt's office. Their counsel and advice on various problems pertaining to the Training School has been a great help and has been appreciated.
Members of the Committee serving during the year were:
Mr. Ernest L. Collins, Chairman Mrs. T. Newell Lane Mrs. Carl Hayward Mr. Gilbert Balkam Mrs. William Robb Mrs. Emma Tousant Dr. Joseph P. Leone Miss Barbara Hobbs-Acting Secretary
Respectfully submitted,
BARBARA E. HOBBS, R.N., Acting Superintendent of Nurses.
REPORT OF THE SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT To the Board of Managers of the Quincy City Hospital.
GENTLEMEN :
Work Increases
The Social Service Department this year has had 663 cases re- ferred to the department. Thirty-two required convalescent home placement, five cardiac patients were transferred to the House of the Good Samaritan, Boston, three patients were referred to the Endocrine Clinic at the Evans Memorial Hospital, Boston, nine patients were furnished with orthopedic braces, fourteen patients were referred to the Board of Health Clinics, eleven patients were transferred to other hospitals for specialized care. There were twelve hundred and sixty-eight home visits made during the year. All patients discharged from the hospital who had to return for physio-therapy treatments and had no means of transportation were referred to the department and a worker made arrangements to drive these patients to the hospital.
Service Increased
The economic condition though somewhat relieved is still an im- portant factor in social service work and due to this social service admitting on all service cases was introduced into this hospital in July of this year. In most large hospitals it is found that social service admitting is of decided advantage to the patient, doctor and the hospital, in so far as it makes possible financial adjustment for the patient when necessary and when it is found that the patient should receive the attention of a private physician rather than be admitted to the hospital service this is recommended, also when it is found after careful investigation that the patient cannot assume the hospital financial responsibility and his settlement is such that the hospital can claim reimbursement from his place of legal settlement these cases can be referred to the Department of Public Welfare for reimbursement. Since this service has been functioning 152 cases have been referred representing $5,760.65.
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An Assistant Added
In order to carry on this work it was necessary to add a worker to the department. In August of this year Miss Ruth Darr was ap- pointed to the staff as assistant social worker.
Welfare Dept.
The department wishes to take this opportunity to extend its thanks to Commissioner to Public Welfare, Mr. Alvin S. Wight and his associates for their cooperation during the year.
Family Welfare
The Quincy Family Welfare Society has been most cooperative throughout the year and it has been a pleasure to be privileged to work with Miss Effie Waddell and her assistant Miss Catherine Cross.
Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club this past year have assumed financial responsi- bility for seventeen hospital tonsillectomy cases, amounting to $101.00. We wish to take this opportunity to extend our appre- ciation for this.
Quincy Visiting Nurses
Quincy Visiting Nurses Association has been most cooperative in giving our discharged patients care when necessary and also to our Pre-Natal Clinic patients.
Pre-Natal Clinic
Since the Pre-Natal Clinic was transferred from the dispensary to the hospital, the attendance has been markedly increased. Having such desirable quarters in which to work, it has enabled the workers of this department to have much closer contact witlı patients. A budget system of paying for hospitalization as the patient comes to clinic has been put into effect and is working out very satisfactorily both for the patient and the hospital.
In May of this year a Social Service Committee was formed with the following people serving:
Mrs. Carl Pfaffmann Mrs. George Gilchrist
Mrs. W. N. Doble Miss C. Walker Miss M. Welch Judge James A. Mulhall
Doctor Joseph P. Leone Mrs. Hilda M. La Rocca, Secretary.
Automobile Purchased
In June of this year a used Ford Sedan was purchased for the department.
The following is a report of welfare cases treated during the past year.
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Cases aid given.
A. Quincy settle case on which there is no reimbursement to the hospital.
Surgical Medical Obstetrical
Aural Pediatric Dental 89 33 29 59
24 4
$4,287 85 $1,463 45 $1,385 75 $740 94 $815 15 $44 50
Cases aid given.
Total aid given $10,265 14
B. Outside settle cases for which the hospital is reimbursed.
Surgical Medical Obstetrical Aural Pediatric Dental
8 104 60 17 52
16 $4,803 45 $2,624 99 $588 25 $1,809 05 $356 40 $83 00
Total aid given $10,265 14
The department wishes to express its appreciation to the Board of Managers and the Superintendent of the hospital Dr. Joseph P. Leone for their kind cooperation throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted,
HILDA M. La ROCCA, Director.
REPORT OF DIETARY DEPARTMENT FOR 1936
To the Board of Managers of the Quincy City Hospital:
GENTLEMEN :
The Dietary Department has proceeded along the same princi- ples as in 1935.
Changes In Staff
Miss Cressie Schmitt and Miss Edith Whittaker resigned during the year, and these vacancies have been ably filled by Miss Ossela Kay and Miss Caroline Messier.
The average per capita cost was $0.396. The total number of special diets for the year was 6976. Of this 2036 were Salt Free Low Protein, 1795 Diabetic, 1377 Fat Free, and others.
New Equipment Added
The new equipment for the department included a new set of larger coffee urns to replace the out-moded and unsatisfactory old ones, and a double stainless steel sink to replace a soap stone one.
Special care has been taken throughout the year in the pur- chasing of staples in anticipation of a rise in food prices.
Respectfully submitted,
MOLLIE ROBINSON MICHELMAN, Head Dietitian.
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REPORT OF HOUSEKEEPING DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Managers of the Quincy City Hospital: GENTLEMEN :
New Presses Added To Laundry
There have been two new presses installed in the ironers' room. This gives much more room in the laundry.
Rest Rooms Enjoyed by Employees
The changes which were made in January 1936 have proven very satisfactory and all the employees have enjoyed the comfort of their rest room and their showers on hot days.
Ward Kitchen Equipment Improved
There have also been a washing machine and dish cabinet for kitchen dishes installed in M.S .- 1 which have proven satisfactory. Respectfully submitted,
CATHERINE LAUDER.
MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
To the Board of Managers of the Quincy City Hospital:
GENTLEMEN :
Cost of materials for Maintenance $8,168 15
Cost of new equipment ordered by Maintenance De- partment
3,085 63
Total cost of Materials $11,253 78
Work done during year by Maintenance Department Men.
All Work Done by Our Maintenance Department New Equipment Installed
Installation of air conditioner in Nursery.
Moving of Maintenance Department to Rice Basement.
Welding outfit bought and used.
Woodworking machine installed.
Water coolers installed in Dining Rooms and corridor outside of nursery, and connected to drinking fountain outside of surgery.
Installation of kitchen cabinets in MS-1-2-3.
Remodelling M & 1 kitchen.
Moving of formula room from M & S basement to M & C-2.
Installation of new presses in laundry.
Installation new stainless steel sink in Main Kitchen.
Installing new blow off tank in boiler room.
Changing playroom to ward and partitioning off rooms on : C-3.
M
1426 requisitions for repairs by the various departments in the hospital.
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Major Repairs Made in Boiler Room
Major repairs during the year.
Installation of expansion joint in main steam line in MC base- ment.
Repair of furnaces in No. 1-No. 2 boilers and partition wall between.
Installation of new service in conduit pipe from M & C to Service Buildings for both light and power to replace burned out parkway cable.
Installation of new blow off tank in boiler room to replace rusted out tank.
Car gates on Service Building, and M & S elevator.
Respectfully submitted,
CARL ERIKSSON, Chief Engineer.
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE STAFF
To the Board of Managers of the Quincy City Hospital:
GENTLEMEN :
The work of the Hospital Staff has been carried forward during the past year in an able and efficient manner.
Ward Rounds
Ward visits have been improved so that our internes are get- ting more serviceable training.
Meetings Better Attended
Our monthly Staff meetings have been more interesting and instructive, conducted by members of the Consulting and Active Staffs with the assistance of the Internes.
Dr. Johnson Resigns
Dr. Elmon R. Johnson tendered his resignation to the hospital on November 17, 1936 and it was accepted. He had been very active on the Aural Service and we regret his loss to the service.
Dr. Nugent Resigns
Dr. John L. Nugent resigned from the Staff to take up work with one of the large insurance companies.
Special Courtesy Staff
The following physicians were recommended to the Special Courtesy Staff, having been in active practice in Quincy for some time: Doctors Astro DiBona, Alfred V. Mahoney, Leslie Van Raalte, James M. Maguire and Emerson Read.
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