The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-01
TO RELIEVE THE SICK.
Enlarged Work ofthe Board oil Managers
of the Old Dominion Hospital

Enlarged Work ofthe Board OF Managers
of the Old Dominion Hospital
Some of the old-time ardor and enthu-
siasm was apparent in tho last meeting
OF the Board OF Managers for 1886 OF
the OLD Dominion Hospital. Being with
out president for several months many
of the members had neglected the meet
ings. A rallying call was made by the
Executive Committee and though IN me
midst OF the holidays quite large con-
tingent OF ladies was present. Mrs. Dr.
Levy. one OF the vice-presidents was 10
have presided, but was detained at home
bv sickness Or. Johnston appeared be-
fore the ladies with several requests from
the Hospital Committee (all OF which
were granteD and on invitation presided
over tho body. He congratulated the
ladies on the marvellous success OF their
undertaking. saying that While II had
steadily advanced, II had never known a
debt that he would point TO no paeillel In
similar institutions. But while ne admired
their wisdom and conservatism, the time
had come for holder ventures: that a man
who was not willing 70 risk much seldom
grew opuent; that still greater things
were in store for a united active board OF
managers. He came TO ask that nve
moro charity beds be opened 10 the public
at once, that those who had been long
waiting might receive free attention from
physicians and nurses and free boaid.
This suggestion met a hearty welcome.
and II was passed with great unanimity.
The Doctor paid tribute to the Aux
riary Society which had paid into the
treasury during the past year and a half
500. He asked the ladies OF the Board
20 become contributing members OF the
Auxiliary ana 10 endeavor 10 secure 9TH
or members for this most important adj
junct. He turned over TO the board 500
that he had secured from outside parties
for charity cases. The term Of the first
half year of Miss Cabaniss. as superin-
tendent having expired. the board re-
elected her TO the position, which she had
so efficiently filled. the same to expire
April. 1893.
The Offices OF president and secretary
are 10 be flied at the annual meeting In
April.
probably the most significant action OF
the Board was the adoption OF the fol-
lowing paper as presented by the Su-
perintendent. Only n few changes were
made in H. As adopted II reads thus:
An outline OF tho plan OF The Visiting
Nurse System" as furnished by the Su-
perintendent and as adopted by the Board
pltal:
l. That the Hospital nursing staff be
sufficiently large to enable Us without cN-
ira cost 20 the Hospital TO supply calls
for such outside nursing as cannot at
ford graduate nurses rates, the same as
20 institutions (such as homes. orphan
ages, etc which cannot AFFORD resident
Or special nurses the same to apply also
10 schools and colleges
2. That managers OF such institutions
be asked to contribute per an
mum what they feel can ba
afforded for attention OF nurse
when required that brotherhoods and be-
nevoleut societies OF all denominations be
asked TO contribute whatever they may
desire towards providing nursing for their
friends and dependents. that people
OF moderate means be made 10 under
stand that visiting nurses win charge
from 90 cents to s. per visit according 10
requirements and time. They viii give
chIoroform, prepare for surgical opera
lions. assist surgeons in the same. dress
and care FOL patient so long as necessary
or as the attending physician desires.
They win also attend obstetrical cases
3. That destitute and INDECENT eases win