New Britain herald., 1922-11-18
.DR. REEKS REPORTS
 ON HOSPITAL HONOR
Tells Executive Committee Of Sig. nal Recognition by A. C. of s.


 Dr. T. Ehen Reeks, manager of the local hospital. informed the executive committee at meeting late yesterday afternoon that the institution had been internationally rated by the American College of Surgeons, being the only hospital under 100 beds in the State of Connecticut that had been given recognition.
 The rating of hospitals by the Col lege of Surgeons Is given only after several official visits and thorough in- vestigatlon by Representatives of the college. These investigations include an examination of scientific apparatus physical records, interneship service, staff rules and regulations and food service. Dr. Reeks stated that the hospital had been examined by the college some five or six times during the past two years and that the hos pital board could rest assured that the rating was given only after the in- stitution had met the exacting require ments laid down by the American College of Surgeons. The executive committee was told that the staff of physicians and surgeons was highly pleasing. Part of the credit, he said rested upon the activity of the staff during the past year.
 Deficit of $c.62s.53.
 Dr. Reeks pointed out to the ex- ecutive committee that the expendi- lures over the receipts for the month of October left a deficit of $2,623.53. He further stated that the expenses for November and December would be still higher owing to the painting and extensive necessary repairs being made to all the roofs of the buildings which have not been touched for several years. These repairs and painting will total approximately $5,- 900.
 Another matter touched upon at the meeting was the apparent belief on the part of so many of the people in the city, that the income from the Mill Ter estate was sufficient to meet the financial requirements of the institu- tion. Many usually well-informed cit izens are of the opinion that the in come from the Miller bequest amount ed to about s10o,o0o a year. As a matter of fact, as the treasurer's re- port will show at the annual meeting to be held in about two weeks, the income from the Miller money ap- proximated ss39,Oo0 during the past fiscal year. Because of this prevailing belief many citizens who in former years were in the habit of making do- nations of cash, food or clothing, etc. feel that it is no longer necessary. Consequently no such donations are today received, and because the in come from the Miller money is not sufficient to meet the deficit en- countered each month. the hospital sionally as fast as 1t desires to meet the needs of the community, Dr. Reeks said.
 It is the earnest wish of the ex- ecutive committee that the public shall realize that the income received from patients is approximately only two thirds of the amount necessary to maintain the hospital, and that the income from all bequests and appro- priations is not sufficient to meet the 1 necessary expenses to maintain a , irst-class hospital.
 Statistical Report.
 The following report for the month of October, was presented:
 Patients at beginning of month 76 Patients received during month 152 | Patients discharged during month 167 Patients at end of month. .:.. 61 days treatment ......2,433 Patients daily average ....... IS Accidents 20 Compensations Admitted ...... Ambulance Cases ............. 13 City cases ..........I.. .... l
 Out Patient Department. Dressings ..... IS Laboratory .............. Out Patients-X-Ray ......... 72 epetitions-X-Ray ........... ~! New Patients ................. 65
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 Total ....,,........... 94
 In Patient X-Ray Department. Private Room ................ 2 Private Ward ................. 25 Ward .........,....... lI l
 Total .s........ .........,.... 54 Number of Deaths ............. 5 Still Birth .............. Private Rooms ............... IS Private Wards ............... IA Wards ..........'. '......'..... ~
 Total ,,'''t'''''.'''' l52 Surgical Patients ...,.......... S4 l Medical Patients ............. 16 ,