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Female Clinic
Treated for gonorrhoea (patients)
6
Visits for gonorrhoea
19
Contacts examined
17
Treated for syphilis (patients)
29
Visits for syphilis
699
Discharged
4
Lapsed treatment
5
Remaining under treatment
26
Total visits by females
735
Male Clinic
Treated for gonorrhoea (patients)
8
Visits for gonorrhoea
79
Contacts examined
4
Treated for syphilis (patients)
16
Visits for syphilis
253
Lapsed treatment
9
Discharged
8
Remaining under treatment
8
Total visits by males
335
Respectfully submitted, EDWIN E. SMITH, M.D.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS AND SLAUGHTERING
MARCH 29, 1938.
DR. RICHARD M. ASH,
Health Commissioner.
Dear Doctor Ash,
I hereby submit my annual report for the year 1937 as Inspector of Animals and Slaughtering.
The number of dogs quarantined was 208. There were no positive cases of rabies in 1937.
The number of cows inspected was 96.
Respectfully yours, EDWARD A. DEVARENNES
REPORT OF DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF MEATS, PROVISIONS AND RESTAURANTS
JANUARY 1, 1938.
To the Commissioner of Health, Quincy, Massachusetts
DEAR SIR:
I submit the report of the work in this office for year ending December 31, 1937.
Inspections made
Meats and Foodstuffs Condemned as Unfit for Food:
Poultry (pounds)
109
Lamb (pounds)
54
Beef (pounds)
12
Veal (pounds)
76
Pork Chops (pounds)
2
Frankforts (pounds)
10
Fresh Shoulders (pounds)
11
Haddock (pounds)
372
Smoked Haddock (pounds)
10
Mackerel (pounds)
98
Butter Fish (pounds)
8
Scallops (pounds)
91
Clams (quarts)
20
Lobsters (pounds)
5
Crab Meat (pounds)
1
Clam Chowder (quarts)
4
Pork Salt (pounds)
15
Sausages-fresh (pounds)
8
Ducks (pounds)
50
Smoked Shoulder (pounds)
5
Sweet Corn (boxes)
4
Cucumbers
12
Spinach (bushels) 2
Confectionery-all kinds (pounds) 1590
Crackers-all kinds (pounds) 265
12
Blueberries (boxes)
30
Peaches (dozen)
15
Food Establishments in Quincy
Bananas (pounds)
25
Markets
136
Stores
130
Restaurants and lunch rooms
119
Fruit stores
53
Bakeries and food shops
35
Creameries
18
Delicatessens 12
Fish markets
74
Beer and wine licenses serving food
71
Confectionery stores
18
March 10, 1937-Patrick Finnegan Market 133 Beach Street
Damage by fire "condemned" mdse. $72.17
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Salad Dressing (pints)
3,333
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CITY OF QUINCY
It has been very gratifying to me to see what great improvements have been made among some of our beer and wine establishments in our city this year. Many such places have been painted and have installed all new furnishings throughout. The inspector has made several calls each month to see that everything is within the rules and regulations of this department.
Restaurants and lunch counters have had special attention in regard to sanitary conditions, at all times. Kitchens and refriger- ators were not overlooked on such inspections. All glasses and dishes used for serving food at such places have been sterilized thoroughly, in hot water, twice each day.
There has been a few self service stores and markets opened in our city the past year. At the present time, stores seem to be taking a great deal of interest with the public-at-large. Our mer- chants are trying every possible way to cut down their overhead expenses, as much as possible, to increase their volume of business -by selling for cash at a small profit.
Our city is now getting to be a business center for all of the South Shore towns. More people are coming here to do their trading and marketing than any other place south of Boston. We have a lot of up-to-date stores and markets in our city that we should be proud of at the present time.
All kinds of meat and poultry this year in our markets-never was better in quality. All stores and markets were thoroughly in- spected before our holiday season and found in good condition. We have had very few complaints at this office, this year. Believe it or not, we had only one complaint, this year, all throughout holiday season-something remarkable.
Respectfully submitted,
HOWARD ROGERS, Inspector of Meats and Provisions.
REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING
JANUARY 1, 1938.
DR. RICHARD M. ASH,
Health Commissioner.
Dear Sir :-
I respectfully submit my report as Inspector of Plumbing for the year 1937.
Applications filed
1349
Received for permits
$1322.25
Applications
Received for permits
January
88
$92 75
February
75
65 00
March
114
107 00
April
120
121 00
May
135
126 25
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June 122
124 00
July
110
115 50
August
109
105 75
September
99
105 50
October
120
122 75
November
129
108 75
December
128
128 00
New buildings for which permits were issued
110
Dwellings 89
Filling stations 11
Business (bowling alleys)
1
Office buildings
2
Office buildings (Court House)
1
Office building (Parking lot)
1
Store building
2
Railroad station
1
Private garage (Fore River Yard)
1
Electrical sub station 1
New buildings connected to sewer 98
New buildings connected to cesspool 11
New buildings connected to septic tank 1
Old buildings for which permits were issued 1239
Old buildings connected to sewer
292
Old buildings connected to cesspool
1
Old buildings connected to septic tank
0
A new plumbing ordinance was passed by the City Council De- cember 7th, 1936, approved by the Mayor on December 9th, 1936, and effective December 29th, 1936.
The new ordinance required many changes, one of them, the protection of domestic range boilers by relief valves, which added many extra inspections to the duties of the Inspector; 438 boiler Installation applications having been received by this office during 1937.
The introduction of any new law, more particularly an ordinance requiring changes in installations, naturally causes some misunder- standing, until those persons expected to obey and enforce same, become familiar with it. Therefore, in this report, I desire to commend the Master Plumbers, who with very few exceptions, co- operated in carrying into effect the new plumbing ordinance.
Respectfully submitted,
JEREMIAH J. CURTIS,
Plumbing Inspector.
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REPORT OF CITY HOSPITAL
FORTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE QUINCY CITY HOSPITAL For the Year Ending December 31, 1937
BOARD OF MANAGERS GUY W. HART, Chairman 41 Summit Avenue
JAMES F. REYNOLDS, Secretary 10 Dayton Street
FRANKLIN S. NICHOLS 45 Elm Street
MRS. T. NEWELL LANE 126 Brook Street
J. BROOKS KEYES 66 Dixwell Avenue
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Superintendent JOSEPH P. LEONE, M.D. Assistant Superintendent MISS BERNADETTE BOUTIN, R.N. Secretary to Superintendent MISS ELEANOR RAPPAPORT Admitting Officers MISS MINNIE HARRON, R.N. MISS ALICE GRAY, R.N.
Bookkeeper MRS. MARGARET MITCHELL Assistants: MISS FLORENCE CAPOBIANCO, MISS FRANCES DECELLE
School of Nursing Superintendent of Nurses MISS HELEN O. POTTER, R.N. Assistant Superintendent of Nurses MISS BARBARA E. HOBBS, R.N. Instructors
MISS MARION MCMANUS, R.N. MISS PRISCILLA ALGER, R.N.
Day Supervisors MISS VELMA MCBRIDE, R.N. MISS MARY A. BAILEY, R.N. MRS. ADA M. WHARTON, R.N. Night Supervisor MISS ANNE OATT, R.N.
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CITY OF QUINCY
NATHANIEL S. HUNTING, M.D.
In Service From 1890 to November 21, 1937
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REPORT OF CITY HOSPITAL
JOSEPH B. GROCE
Chairman, Board of Managers, Quincy City Hospital, 1935-1937 Died in Service, December 10, 1937
208
CITY OF QUINCY
Assistant Night Supervisor MISS RUTH RACZ, R.N. House Mother MRS. EDITH OVERLOCK
Social Service Department Director: MRS. HILDA LAROCCA Assistant: MISS RUTH DARR
Record Room MRS. ALICE F. BRODERICK Assistants: MRS. EVELYN HARTFORD, MRS. EDNA C. SWAIN
X-Ray Department Director: CHARLES WHELAN, M.D. Technicians: MRS. REBECCA PHILBRICK, MISS CONSTANCE LARKIN
Laboratory Department Director: FRANCIS P. MOCARTHY, M.D. Technicians: MISS FRANCES MORRIS, MISS RUTH KUHNS MISS ELINOR RICH
Physical-Therapy Department Director: CLAUDE L. PAYZANT, M.D. Technicians: MR. LELAND STEVENS, MISS ELIZABETH GORDON
Pharmacist MR. HENRY L. RICARD
Dietary Department Head Dietitian: MRS. MOLLIE ROBINSON MICHELMAN Assistants: MISS OSSELA KAY, MISS CAROLINE MESSIER
Housekeeper MRS. CATHERINE LAUDER
Maintenance Department Chief Engineer: MR. CARL ERIKSSON
Head: MR. JOHN SMITH
Laundry Assistant: MR. WILLIAM UZZELL
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REPORT OF CITY HOSPITAL
CONSULTING STAFF
Physician CADIS PHIPPS, M.D. Surgeon FRED. B. LUND, M.D. Associate Surgeon HOWARD M. CLUTE, M.D. Gynecologist CHARLES H. HARE, M.D. Neurologist MINER H. A. EVANS, M.D.
Diseases of Ear, Nose and Throat GEORGE H. POWERS, M.D. Diseases of the Eye GEORGE H. RYDER, M.D. Pathologist, Bacteriologist and Dermatologist FRANCIS P. MOCARTHY, M.D. Radiologist CHARLES WHELAN, M.D.
Orthopedist JAMES W. SEVER, M.D. Pediatrician RICHARD CANNON ELEY, M.D.
Bone Surgery
FREDERIC J. COTTON, M.D. Urologist ROGER C. GRAVES, M.D. Assistant Urologist
CHARLES J. E. KICKHAM, M.D. Dental Department FRANK J. KENNA, D.D.S. IRVING L. SHAW, JR., D.D.S.
VISITING STAFF
Surgeons
*NATHANIEL S. HUNTING, M.D., Consultant
WALTER L. SARGENT, M.D. DANIEL B. REARDON, M.D.
WILLIAM J. MOCAUSLAND, M.D. WILLIAM R. HURLEY, M.D. FRED A. BARTLETT, M.D.
F. RAMON BURKE, M.D.
Associate Surgeons
JAMES H. COOK, M.D. RICHARD M. ASH, M.D.
J. EDWARD KNOWLTON, M.D. T. VINCENT CORSINI, M.D. DAVID H. MONTGOMERY, M.D.
ROBERT L. COOK, M.D.
ENSIO F. K. RONKA, M.D.
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CITY OF QUINCY
Junior Surgeons
GEORGE D. DALTON, M.D. FRED P. COSTANZA, M.D.
E. MURRAY BRITTON, M.D. FRED N. MANLEY, M.D. J. FRANK BELIN, M.D. Physicians CHARLES S. ADAMS, M.D., Consultant
CORNELIUS J. LYNCH, M.D.
JOHN M. MACLEOD, M.D.
WILLIAM L. KRIEGER, M.D. HENRY H. A. BLYTH, M.D.
EDWIN E. SMITH, M.D. ARTHUR RAPPEPORT, M.D.
Aural Service WILLIAM J. HARKINS, M.D., Chief JAMES M. WARD, M.D. ROBERT O. GILMORE, M.D.
Pediatrician EDMUND B. FITZGERALD, M.D.
Obstetrical Service RICHARD M. ASH, M.D., Chief HARRY BRAVERMAN, M.D.
FRANCIS G. KING, M.D.
Anesthetist ALFRED P. THOMPSON, M.D.
Radiologist CHARLES WHELAN, M.D. Physio-Therapist CLAUDE L. PAYZANT, M.D.
Pathologist FRANCIS P. MCCARTHY, M.D.
COURTESY STAFF
JOHN H. ASH, M.D.
BEATRICE H. BRICKETT, M.D.
DANIEL A. BRUCE, M.D.
JOSEPH M. HUSSEY, M.D.
JAMES BRUDNO, M.D.
MARGARET B. HUSSEY, M.D.
JOSEPH CARELLA, M.D.
ELMON R. JOHNSON, M.D.
JAMES CONDRICK, M.D.
WILLIAM G. CURTIS, M.D. THOMAS J. DION, M.D.
*FRED E. JONES, M.D. WILLIAM M. MACPHEE, M.D. JOHN L. NUGENT, M.D.
WALTER M. O'BRIEN, M.D.
*MARIA E. DREW, M.D. ISRAEL EDELSTEIN, M.D. PORTER W. PRATT, M.D. JOHN FLYNN, M.D. GEORGE M. SHEEHAN, M.D.
ARTHUR L. HANRAHAN, M.D.
*died during year.
RACHEL L. HARDWICK, M.D. ELLA G. HEDGES, M.D.
EUGENE WHITEHOUSE, M.D.
SPECIAL COURTESY PRIVILEGES
ASTRO DIBONA, M.D. JAMES MAGUIRE, M.D. ALFRED MAHONEY, M.D.
WILLIAM A. MCCAUSLAND, JR., M.D. EMERSON READ, M.D. LESLIE VANRAALTE, M.D.
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REPORT OF CITY HOSPITAL
MONTHS OF SURGICAL SERVICE December, 1936-January, 1937
WALTER L. SARGENT, M.D. DAVID H. MONTGOMERY, M.D. GEORGE D. DALTON, M.D. February-March
WILLIAM R. HURLEY, M.D. RICHARD M. ASH, M.D. FRED P. COSTANZA, M.D. April-May
F. RAMON BURKE, M.D. J. EDWARD KNOWLTON, M.D. FRED N. MANLEY, M.D. June-July
DANIEL B. REARDON, M.D. JAMES H. COOK, M.D. J. FRANK BELIN, M.D. August-September
FRED A. BARTLETT, M.D. ENSIO F. K. RONKA, M.D. E. MURRAY BRITTON, M.D. October-November
WILLIAM J. MCCAUSLAND, M.D. T. VINCENT CORSINI, M.D. December, 1937-January, 1938
WILLIAM R. HURLEY, M.D. RICHARD M. ASII, M.D. FRED P. COSTANZA, M.D.
MONTHS OF MEDICAL SERVICE
January-February
July-August
HENRY H. A. BLYTH, M.D.
JOHN M. MACLEOD, M.D.
March-April
September-October
EDWIN E. SMITHI, M.D. CORNELIUS J. LYNCH, M.D.
May-June November-December
ARTHUR RAPPEPORT, M.D.
WILLIAM L. KRIEGER, M.D.
MONTHS OF OBSTETRICAL SERVICE, 1937
(Pre-natal and post-natal clinics 2-4 P. M. Thursdays at Quincy City Hospital.)
January, February, March FRANCIS G. KING, M.D.
April, May J. FRANK BELIN, M.D.
June, July, August FRANCIS G. KING, M.D.
September, October, November HARRY BRAVERMAN, M.D. December FRANCIS G. KING, M.D.
MONTHS OF AURAL SERVICE, 1937
January, February, March JAMES M. WARD, M.D.
April, May ROBERT O. GILMORE, M.D.
June, July, August, September JAMES M. WARD, M.D.
October, November, December ROBERT O. GILMORE, M.D.
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CITY OF QUINCY
PEDIATRIC SERVICE, 1937 All Year DR. EDMUND B. FITZGERALD
MONTHS OF DENTAL SERVICE, 1937
January IRVING L. SHAW, D.D.S.
February, March, April
FRANK J. KENNA, D.D.S.
May, June, July
IRVING L. SHAW, D.D.S.
August, September, October FRANK J. KENNA, D.D.S.
November, December IRVING L. SHAW, D.D.S.
TRUSTEES OF CITY HOSPITAL OF QUINCY
HENRY M. FAXON, President
EDMUND RICE, Vice President ROBERT M. FAXON, Sec .- treasurer CLARENCE BURGIN. Clerk of Corporation
*Nathaniel S. Hunting, M.D.
Mayor Thomas S. Burgin
Harry L. Rice
Councillor Myron Lane
George M. Sheahan, M.D.
Councillor Frank N. Orcutt
Samuel W. Wakeman
*died November 21, 1937
LIST OF FREE BEDS
The Abigail Brooks Adams Memorial Bed 1889
The Charles Francis Adams Memorial Bed 1890
The Joseph W. Robertson Memorial Bed 1890
The Elizabeth W. Emmons Memorial Bed 1891
The Nancy Brackett Memorial Bed 1898
The J. Francis Hayward Memorial Bed 1899
The Nathaniel H. Emmons Memorial Bed
1905
The John J. Day Memorial Bed
1906
Col. William B. White, X-Ray Equipment
1913
Ellen H. Lunt Memorial Bed
Endowed by Mrs. Nathaniel Thayer Sarah C. Brackett Memorial Bed
Endowed by Jeffrey R. Brackett
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REPORT OF CITY HOSPITAL
To His Honor the Mayor, the President and Members of the City Council :
GENTLEMEN :
The Board of Managers of the Quincy City Hospital submits its report for the year 1937, including in this report, the detailed de- partmental reports made by the several departments of the Hospital for the year 1937.
Re-establishment of Public Confidence
We feel that the continuous co-operative relations between the Staff and the Management, which started two and one half years ago, has firmly re-established public confidence in the active man- agement of the Hospital. We believe this is fully indicated by the greater use that the surgeons and doctors have made of the Hos- pital during the past two and one half years; also by the favorable reactions of the patients who have been helped, and from whom the Hospital has received many letters of commendation.
The total number of patients admitted in 1937 was 6421, of these there were 883 births. The total expenditures for the year were $403,195.70, with receipts for $236,715.54.
Comparative Net Costs
The net cost of the Hospital to the City of Quincy in 1937 was $166,480.00 as compared to $178,302.00 in 1936. This year's expense could have been reduced even further by the sum of $6,400.00, this amount having been spent for renting rooms for nurses in private homes, because the Hospital does not have adequate room for its nurses. We pay $15.00 per month for each nurse rooming out, and it is estimated that the cost for outside rooms for nurses in 1938 will total to approximately $8,000.00.
Additional Nurses' Home Needed
We cannot too strongly emphasize the fact that the need for a new addition to our Nurses' Home is imperative. This should be given your immediate consideration.
Administrative Staff
The Board wishes to commend the excellent work of our Super- intendent, Dr. Joseph P. Leone, and his capable assistants, whose loyalty and conscientious service have helped so much to make the work of the Board of Managers pleasant and easier to accomplish.
Active Staff
The Board of Managers appreciates the co-operation of the Staff, and wishes to compliment them for the splendid care they have given service patients during this past year.
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CITY OF QUINCY
Co-operative Agencies
The Board of Managers wishes to thank the various agencies that have co-operated so effectively with Hospital Aid. We also wish to express our appreciation to His Honor, the Mayor, all Members of the City Council, all other City Departments, and to the Local Press, for the splendid spirit of helpfulness and co-operation given to the Hospital throughout the year 1937.
In Memoriam
The Board wishes to pay tribute to their loved Chairman, Joseph B. Groce, who died December 10, 1937. His loyalty and service to the Quincy City Hospital will always be remembered.
We pay tribute also to the memory of Dr. Nathaniel S. Hunting, Dean of the Staff, who died November 21, 1937. Dr. Hunting was one of the founders and the builders of our Hospital, and worked tirelessly in its interests.
Board of Managers GUY W. HART, Chairman
Mrs. T. NEWELL LANE, Mr. J. BROOKS KEYES, Mr. FRANKLIN S. NICHOLS, Mr. JAMES F. REYNOLDS, Secretary
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
To the Board of Managers of the Quincy City Hospital:
GENTLEMEN :
I present herewith the annual report of the Quincy City Hospital for the year ending December 31, 1937.
The following statistics give the comparative figures of the work done by the hospital during the years 1936 and 1937.
1937
1936
Patients in hospital January 1
140
152
Patients admitted during the year
6,281
6,247
Total
6,421
6,399
Male patients admitted
2,565
2,486
Female patients admitted
3,716
3,761
Total
6,281
6,247,
Patients admitted to Medical Service
1,119
1,009
Patients admitted to Surgical Service
3,359
3,545
Patients admitted to Obstetrical Service
920
861
Number of babies born
883
832
Total
6,281
6,247
Private patients admitted
1,416
1,257
Private ward patients admitted
2,797
2,770
Service patients admitted
2,068
2,220
Total
6,281
6,247
Paying patients admitted
5,434
5,180
Part-paying patients admitted
471
587
Free patients admitted
240
249
Welfare patients admitted
136
231
Total
6,281
6,247
Largest number in hospital any one day ...
224
224
Smallest number in hospital any one day
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131
126
Daily average number of patients
181
179.3
Average number of patients admitted daily
17
Total number of days' treatment
65,783
65,610
Operations
4,076
4,329
Out-Patients
4,982
4,912
Accidents
1,630
1,809
Male patients discharged
2,584
2,466
Female patients discharged
3,709
3,750
Patients discharged from Medical Service .
1,144
982
Patients discharged from Surgical Service .
3,351
3,553
Patients discharged from Obstetrical Service
922
857
Number of babies discharged
876
824
Total
6,293
6,216
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CITY OF QUINCY
Patients discharged well
926
879
Patients discharged relieved
4,774
4,840
Patients discharged unrelieved
199
196
Patients discharged untreated
103
33
Deaths within 48 hours of admission
67
53
Stillborn.
27
14
Remaining deaths
197
201
Total
6,293
6,216
Copies of hospital records sent to attorneys and insurance companies
248
295
Receipts for copies of records
$576.00
$487.00
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REPORT OF CITY HOSPITAL
DISCHARGE RECORD AND SERVICE ANALYSIS January 1, 1937-December 31, 1937
Discharges Analysis of Discharges
Male
2,583
Female
3,738
Total
6,321
Recovered
990
Improved
4,700
Not improved
221
Not treated
130
Died, under 48 hours
92
Died, over 48 hours
160
Stillborn
28
Total
6,321
Medicine
886
Deaths
127
Autopsies
35
Consultations
277
Surgery
1,070
Deaths
37
Autopsies
12
Consultations
177
Obstetrics
Delivered
883
Deaths
3
Autopsies
1
Consultations
17
Undelivered
55
Consultations
4
Newborn Infants
883
Deaths
44
Autopsies
11
Consultations
7
Gynecology
301
Deaths
2
Autopsies
1
Consultations
27
Aural
1,185
Deaths
2
Autopsies
0
Consultations
38
Urology
132
Deaths
4
Autopsies
1
Consultations
70
Orthopedic
38
Deaths
0
Autopsies
0
Consultations
16
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Discharges-Analysis of Discharges 170
Pediatric
Deaths
18
Autopsies
11
Consultations
63
Dermatology
42
Deaths
0
Autopsies
0
Consultations
21
Communicable
3
Deaths
0
Autopsies
0
Consultations
0
Traumatic
561
Deaths
20
Autopsies
9
Consultations
356
Tumor
112
Deaths
21
Autopsies
7
Consultations
28
Total discharges
6,321
Total deaths
278
Total autopsies
88
Total consultations
1,101
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REPORT OF CITY HOSPITAL
QUINCY CITY HOSPITAL Financial Statement 1937
RECEIPTS
1936
1937
Private Room
$ 38,308 72
49,209 70
Ward Private
46,573 85
52,673 52
Regular Service
22,741 69
28,814 53
Obstetric
36,624 70
40,424 55
Delivery Room Fee
3,705 30
4,999 00
Operating Room
13,884 25
16,815 60
X-ray
12,040 50
15,325 43
Ambulance
2,549 50
3,593 05
Medical and Surgical Supplies
955 27
2,038, 81
Physical Therapy
3,068 05
2,565 00
Board of Special Nurses
2,474 75
4,006 00
Telephone-9 months
440 60
Miscellaneous
1,439 35
2,011 06
Laboratory
8,879 50
10,858 13
Endowment Fund Income
4,000 00
3,800 00
$196,245 43
$237,574 98
Refunded to Patients
1,332 05
859 44
Total Receipts Less Refunds
$194,913 38
$236,715 54
EXPENDITURES
Salaries and Wages:
1936
1937
Administration Officers and Clerks
$ 17,821 36
$ 21,526 20
Telephone Operators
4,183 13
4,581 88
Supt. of Nurses, Instructors, Chge. Nurses
103,265 27
105,516 96
Internes
760 00
Physical Therapy
4,533 30
4,376 66
Orderlies
6,194 15
7,131 26
X-ray
4,127 28
5,192 91
Ambulance
3,070 40
4,474 52
Housekeeping and Kitchen
50,948 80
56,677 74
Laundry
7,628 69
7,745 47
Maintenance-Property and Power Plant
9,442 67
9,414 56
Care of Grounds
1,375 02
1,332 08
Laboratory
6,305 91
6,357 76
Total Pay Roll
$218,895 98
$235,088 00
Other Expenses:
General Administration
$ 5,724 09
$ 6,655 29
Medical and Surgical
24,903 00
26,000 66
X-ray
2,557 76
5,245 87
Ambulance and Social Service
5 11
731 05
Nurses Equipment
256 77
1,336 05
Housekeeping and Kitchen
15,744 37
16,062 56
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1936
1937
Laundry
2,961 75
951 36
Groceries
18,438 54
20,468 32
Butter and Eggs
7,254 65
7,932 62
Milk and Cream
10,961 90
11,111 94
Fruits and Vegetables
7,710 35
6,459 58
Meats, Poultry, and Fish
15,986 90
19,500 47
Coal and Wood
11,102 64
10,458 50
Electricity and Gas
7,180 29
7,491 56
Transportation and Express
251 92
190 27
Commissions
3,997 16
3,236 58
Repairs to Building and Plant
10,457 35
10,415 39
Postage .
455 00
600 00
Petty Expenses
255 92
190 68
Insurance
174 87
285 33
Rent
38 00
675 00
$146,888 34
$155,999 08
Special Appropriation for Maintenance
Exp.
$ 2,343 94
Total Expenditures
365,784 32
$391,087 08
$368,128 26
Pensions
$ 2,008 00
$ 2,002 00
New Equipment
4,961 39
11,998 17
Travel Out of State
126 47
110 45
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REPORT OF CITY HOSPITAL
REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
To the Board of Managers of the Quincy City Hospital:
GENTLEMEN :
Hospital Aims
It is often necessary to remind the inhabitants of a community of the basic principles that operate at a hospital. The primary ob- jective at our hospital is the service we can render to the sick and injured; reward, financial gain and other activities are secondary considerations. The ethical principles governing the hospital and its personnel are the same as those governing the physician as an individual. Patience, delicacy, and respect for confidence are re- garded as characteristic of the acts of all those dealing with the sick in our hospital.
Duties of the Hospital
The hospital has the duty of disseminating to the public infor- mation concerning its functions and the manner in which they are performed. It plays a prominent role in health education and co- operates with other agencies functioning for the protection of public health. Our object for the coming year is to develop further the public understanding and appreciation for hospital service.
High Standards
Our hospital is meeting the highest standards of the American College of Surgeons and the American Medical Association for the protection of human life, and this results in safer and more ade- quate care of the sick and injured.
The citizens of our community must realize that the hospital is the principal source of skilled and continuous nursing and that this service is available to the community. The people of our city should use our hospital in time of need. There is no need of being fearful of hospitals as was the case fifty years ago.
Voluntary Contributions
Voluntary contributions were very common in the earlier days of our hospital. Today they are rare even though the hospital is called upon to render greater and more intricate medical and sur- gical treatment. There are more demands upon our hospital than ever before and many of these can be met through the interest and help of our friends, clubs and other associations.
It has been proven that there is nothing more stimulating in an organization than to raise funds for a hospital. We at Quincy have an unusual set up for a city institution in that pay patients as well as part-pay and free patients are admitted.
The city of Quincy may be justly proud of the work accomplished in its hospital for the year 1937, not only in terms of number of patients admitted but also for the quality of work performed by the medical staff, nurses and employees under the direction of the Board of Managers and the superintendent.
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Cooperation of All City Departments
Cooperation among the various hospital departments does not suffice in rendering the highest type of human service desirable in a hospital. The help of city departments as well as outside agencies and the many friends of the hospital is needed to render the community the highest type of health service.
National Hospital Day
In my report I make a special plea to all members of the com- munity to visit our hospital while they are well, to become ac- quainted with the fine work that our doctors, nurses, and other em- ployees are doing with the patients who come to us to be cured of their illnesses and relieved of their pain and suffering. An op- portunity is given to all to visit not only the Quincy City Hospital but any hospital on "National Hospital Day", May 12 of each year. On this day all hospitals open their doors in order that you may "come and see, to go and tell". With some knowledge of what is going on in hospitals today, in time of need you will go to a hos- pital with a better understanding of its work and with a greater confidence. The "work of the patient in getting well" and the services rendered are then easier.
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