Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-05-08
JOURNAL-MAY 8, 1917-RED CROSS SUPPLEMENT.

instances seems to justify the conclu-
sion that a class of fifteen members is
more effectively managed than class
The above figures are not given a. q
standard but simply to explain the sys-
tenn which was adopted. It may be that
suitable physicians can be obtained to
live the courses and conduct the ex-
aminations for a smaller fee, say SIS. 90,
or less. and the amount charged for the
courses in such case should be cor
Iespondingly reduced: 1t Is well always
It may be interesting to know that
the particular committee, above men
toned, carried on the women's classes.
as well as the First Aid Classes. The
work was divided, however. by having
the Secretary for the First Aid Course
and Secretary for the Womens Edu-
the Committee We're associated with
each Secretary. but the general commit
tee had charge of all educational work
On this point, however. we do not wish
to law down any definite rule as to the
organization of educational work
214. General Information as to First
AID Courses-Please note especially that
all First Aid Glasses must be taught by
approved by the First Aid Division.
When a Chapter has organized the Com
mittee which will have charge Of First
Aid Courses, either as distinct First
Aid Committee or a General Committee
on Red Cross instruction, it should rec
omend to the First Aid Division for APP
proval one or two physicians Chairman
and Fice-Chairman), selected to pass
upon the qualifications of physicians to
be recommended to that Office to act as
Instructor and examiner Of First Aid
Glasses organized by the Chapter
'215. General Information 40 TO In
struction for Women-The Course IN
Elementary Hygiene and Home Care of
the Sick should be given by a Red Cross
oil al
structors or examiners must be ap-
proved by that Bureau N
The instruction in Home Dietetics
should be given by Dietetian approved
by the National Committee on Dietetians
of the American Red Cross, unless 9TH
erwise authorized by the Bureau of
Nursing Service.
AS previously stated, at least one
member of the Local Committee on Red
Cross Nursing Service, when such a
committee exists in the community. or
otherwise an enrolled Red Cross Nurse.
should be a member of the Comm3ttee
having charge of women'S classes The
names of the nurses selected should be
submitted to the Bureau of Nursing
Service for approval before appointment
This will insure the cooperation Of local
Red Cross Committees upon which the
Bureau of Nursing Service must largely
depend for recommendations concerning
instructors and examiners In large
Chapters it is hoped that Red Cross
Nurse may be employed regularly by
ne Committee having charge of the w,o-
made responsible for the organization
and supervision of classes
Il no Red Cross Nurses are available
in community the Committee on In
Struction for Women may submit to the
Bureau of Nursing Service the names of
one or more graduate nurses whom they
consider qualified to act as Instructors
The same suggestion holds good as far
as instructors in Dietetics are concerned
Blank forms of application for enroll
ment will be sent promptly, and if the
nurse or dietetian fulfills the require
ed as an instructor. Glasses should not,
however, begin until a definite approval
Of the instructor selected has been re-
ceived from the Bureau Of Nursing Ser
2le: Special carbohydrates Or
urged to conform absolutely to Red
Cross, requirements. If this is not done,
the class may find itself unable to Sc
cure Red Cross Examination and
Certificate.
sire of the American Red Cross as far
as possible. to delegate to the Chapter
Committees the management of these
courses. at the same time the educa-
tional standards should be maintained
at the highest possible point, and the
work should be expanded to cover the
greatest number of people in each COM
munity. 1t is therefore essential that
able. active and enthusiastic members.
The Committees provided for in these
instructions shall be appointed by the
Board of Directors or Executive Com
mittee of the Chapter or by the Chair
man when authorized to do so by the
said Board or Executive Committee. All
questions relating to the policies of the
Committees, their, financial support and
financial operations shall be determined
by the said Board or Executive Com
mittee. under the regulations for the
government of Chapters prescribed by
the Central Committee.
1T Is HOPED THAT EACH CHAP
TER WILL AT ONCE PROCEED TO
ORGANIZE COMMITTEES IN AC-
CORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS
OF THIS CIRCULAR. OR TO MODIFY
THE PLANS OF EXISTING COM
MITTEES IN CONFORMITY THERE
WITH
For further information concerning
the courses given under the direction OF
the Red Cross. circulars will be issued
upon request. For First Aid Glasses
address First Aid Division. American
Red Cross. Washington. d. c. For Ele-
mentarv Hygiene and Home Care of the
Sick. Home Dietetics. and the Prepare
ton of Surgical Supplies. address The
Bureau of Nursing Service. American
Red Cross, Washington, d. C.