The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-01-03
no RELIEVE THE SICK.
Enlarged Work ofthe Board OF Managers
of the Odd Dominion Hospital

of The Old Dominion Hospital
Some of the old-tme ardor and enthu-
siasm was apparent in tho last meeting
OF the Board Of Managers Tor 1896 or
the ola Dominion Hospital Being With
out "a president for several months many
of the members had neglected the meet
,nes. A raliying call was made by the
Exccutlve Committee and though I'D the
midst OF tie holidays quite large con-
tlrseut OF ladies' was present. ATS. br.
Levy. one OF the vice-pre-ilenis was 70
have presided. but WAS detained az home
hv sickness. Dr. Johnston appeared be-
fore Tie ladies' with several requests from
Che Hospital Committee NAI OF Wni y
were granted and on invitation presided
over tho body. Tie CONGRATULATED the
ladies on the marvellous success 0l Their
Undertaking. saying chat Willie lt hfd
steadily advanced. u bad meyer known Il
debt that he would point 20 no 80 .iiel ~
similar institutions. But Wliie le admired
their wisdom and conservatism, the time
had come for boldcr ventures. that u.an
who was not willing 20 risk much seldom
grew Opulent; that stll greater tl'rss
were IN store for a united active board 81
MANAGERS. lie came 90 ask that I'VE
moro charity beds be opened 10 tho pubic
al once that those who lad been long
waiting might receive free attention from
physicians and nurses and free board.
This suggestion met a hearty welcome.
and IL was passed with great unanimity.
The Doctor paid n tribute 10 the Aux
niary Society which had paid into the
treasury during the past year and half
$500 He asked tho ladies Of the Board
10 become contributing members OF the
Auxiliary ana 10 cnieavOr 90 secure 9TH
er members for this most important adj
funct lie turned over 20 tho board 500
that he had secured from outside parties
Tor charity cases. The term Of the first
half year Of Miss Cabaniss. as super.n-
terdent Having expired. the board re-
elected her 10 the position, which she had
so efficiently filled. the same 10 expire
Arril 1893.
The Offices OF president and secretary
are 70 be filed at the annual meeting IN
probably the most significant action Of
the Board was the adoption OF the fol-
lowing paper as presented by tho Su
perlntendent only q few changes were
made In it. As adopted 81 reads thus:
An outline OF tho plan OF THE Visiting
Nurse system" as furnished by the SUI
perlntendert and as adopted by the Board
OF Managers OF the ola Dominion Hos
pital:
l. That the Hospital nursing staff be
sufficiently large TO enable us without a.
ira cost 10 the Hospital 20 supply calls
FOR such outside nursing as cannot ar
ford graduate nurses rates the same ~
TO institutions such as homes. orphan
ages. etc ;, which cannot afford resident
or special nurses. the same 10 apply also
70 schools and colleges.
.. That managers OF such institutions
be asked 10 contribute per an
mum what they feel can BE-
afforded for attention OF nurse
when required that brotherhoods and be-
nevolent 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 70 under
stand that visiting nurses viii charge
from 20 cents TO s. per visit according 10
requirements and time. They VIII give
chloroform, prepare for surgical opera
lions assist surgeons tn the same. dress
and care for patient 80 long as necessary
or as the attending physician desires.
They win also attend obstetrlcal cases.
3. That destitute and INDECENT cases Will