GREY HOSPITAL BOARD

Grey River Argus, 17 December 1920, Page 3

GREY HOSPITAL BOARD

MONTHLY MEETING,

The monthly meeting of the Grey Hospital- and Charitable Aid Board was held last evening. Mr McCarthy presided over the following members: — Messrs J. W. Hannan, J. Greaney, K. Skoglund, G. R. Cottle , F. Williams/ and Mr W. H. Parfltft. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was received from Mr J. D. Lynch, Managing Director, Dobson Coal Coy. stating, he had opened up a new mine and intended sending a donation of a. truck of coal to the Grby River Hospital. Tho Board accepted the o*ffer and decided to forward a letter of thanks to Mr Lynch for this generous offer. From the District Health Officer asking for a, report from the Board of tho Estimated value of gear used by the Health Inspector — It, was resolved that the information bo supplied. From the Defence Department Greymouth admitting liability in regard to hospital maintenance account of H. J. Parker. — Received. From the Health Department' re the combining of the duties of Secretary and House Steward. — Received. From the Inspector-General of Hospitals enclosing particulars of electrical apparatus to be provided for hospitals. — The letter to be forwarded to thSa Resident Medical Officer. From the Inspector-General of Hospitals (Doctor Valintine) stating that "on and after January lth 1920 tlio control and investigation of infectious diseases shall be the duty of -the Department of Health and local authorities Act, 1920. Please notify your .-.pector that on December 1, that you will not require his service for this work after December. 31, 1920— The telegram was received. From Nurse Henderson tendering her resignation as nurse at the Grey River Hospital. — The resignation was received with regret and it was decided to write to Miss Henderson thanking her for past services. From the North Canterbury Hospital Board regarding the agreement In connection with the lease oi Shelters at the Cashmere Hills Sanitorium. It was. resolved that the Board renew the lease of tfto Shelters for two years with right of renewal for a further 3 years. A number of* applications for financial assistance were received and dealt with. From the Inspector General of Hospitals stating that in consequence of the postponement of tac proposed subsidy scheme an amount was appropriated on this Department's vote for the purpose of assisting those boards whose subsidy would have been increased if the recommendation by the Hospitals confcrance in connection with tho revision of the Schemes of Subsidies had been givfen effect to. The Board's share was £750. — Received. The Matron's report was as follows : — Probationer-Nurse Ferguson has now been off duty for thTec months on full pay, as she is. unlikely to be able to resume her duties for some time ye.*, I should be glad to know the Board's wishes on this matter. The sale of tobacco to the old age pensioners is not a success, the men forget they have had the tobacco and. resent having the money deducted from their allowance. I would suggest that a small quantity of tobacco be allowed so that I can give some of these men who draw no pensions. I understand it is the custom to give every pati'enjun the Old Building a small gift at Christmas time, and that in the past the Board has granted a small sum of money to bo spent for this purpose. Am I to continue this practice this year? As Sister Cornwall is tendering Ker resignation on December 31st, it will be necessary to advertise for another applicant: the Sisters salaries are at present below the rate recommended by the Dominion conference. The report was adopted. It was resolved that an allowance of tobacco be given those who draw no pension. It was also resolved that, a small gife be given, to the' inmates in the old -buildin <r. • On the motion of Mr Williams seconded by Mr Skoglund it was resolV-' cd that the Sisters' salaries be raised to the rate recommended by the Dominion Conference.