STOCKINGS AND SHOES

Greymouth Evening Star, 12 February 1947, Page 8

STOCKINGS AND SHOES

ISSUE TO HOSPITAL NURSES POSTPONED QUESTION OF COLOUR A proposal to sanction the immediate issue of six pairs of stockings and two pairs of shoes to nurses at the Grey Hospital was not approved by the Grey Hospital Board which met last evening, when it was decided to postpone a decision on the proposal until next month's meeting in the hope that by then further information will have been received. The proposal was the outcome of a report on the recent conference of hospital boards by Mr. J. E. Stokes, who stated that the conference had approved of the issue of these articles to nurses, but had not finally agreed on the number to be issued, as it had been proposed that all boards should adopt an identical number. Delay Opposed After Mr. T. P. Ryan had moved that the matter be held over until the next meeting in order to obtain the hospital, poard’s final decision, Mr. W. Gutberlet moved an amendment. “I don’t think there is anything to be gained by waiting,” he said, “and I will move that we supply our nurses, with six pairs of stockings and two pairs of shoes right away.” He added that if the Hospital Boards’ Association decided that boards should give nine pairs, the six he proposed to issue could be increased to the agreed number, but he did not think that the scheme should be delayed. Referring to the difficulties met m purchasing white stockings and shoes mentioned by board member?, the medical superintendent, Dr.. S. Barclay, said that several hospitals had agreed on the use of black stockings and shoes and these were easier to obtain. He suggested that the matron’s views be'obtained on the subject. Miss Moffatt would probably seek the views of other members of the staff. If the matron saw no objection to a change being made, it would make the position easier. Adjournment To Next Meeting Members agreed to the proposal, but opposed, the immediate issue of the articles, pointing aut that an adjournment until the next meeting would enable the matron’s wishes to be considered and other relative information to be obtained. Only Mr. Gutberlet mnd the seconder, Mi’. Stokes, supported the amendment and the motion to defer the matter was carried by five votes to two.