The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-15
private patients. deferred pay ment of bills,

, ment of bills.
 During the past year, 1892. the total number of patients admitted to the hospital was 7,175, an fn- crease of 146 over the number reg istered for 1881. These patients received a total of 66,356 days of care, making an average stay of 3 days each. This average is the same as that of last year.
 The largest number of patients in the hospital on any one day was 227, the lowest number 120, thus bringing the daily average to 1S7 patients.
 The years record of SS3 births Is an increase of 40 over the prev ious year.
 Of. the 264 deaths registered, 161 occurred within 48 hours af- ter admission. A number of these were automobile accidents and when this type of injured is admit ted to the hospital and the re- sponsible party does not carry au- t0mobile insurance, 1t usually re- suits in an unpaid account. This Is financial strain upon the hos pital. The demands upon the Out Pa tient Department service were very heavy during 1892. There were 23,395 visits, an increase of 5,208 over 1891 statistics.
 It is of interest to note that the total expense of this department for the year was $5,576.53. The total income from registration fees, (abolished in March). surgi- cal dressings. eye glasses and drugs. etc. was $2.985.05. This shows the actual expense to the hospital to be only $2,591.48. This amount represents the salaries of the o. P. D. workers.
 The Dispensary Department has done splendid work. The doctors have shown generosity that is most heartening. Without this fine spirit of cooperation there ment. The administrators are good that is being done both to the suffering poor and to the hos pital itself, are eager to continue this department.
 In scrutinizing the Operating ex- pensc" column, 1t will be seen that the average "per diem" cost per patient Is S3.00, or 9 cents less than the preceding year. This is due In part to the reduced price of food stuffs. The various items for the several departments are very much the same as in 1881.
 The principal repair of the year was the renovation of the Sisters Home. This has been long standing need. Three large dormi- tories were converted into IS small, but comfortable rooms, each provided with a good sized ward- robe compartment. The Sisters are very grateful for this improve
 The Edmund J. Daiy gift of 1881 was divided; one.half of 1t was used to help pay the current bills and the remaining s6.000 was used to dcfray the installation expense of Q complete Victor Deep Thera.. py Unit = for the treatment Of cancer. We trust, that this addi- tional equipment will help to bring relief to sufferers from this dread disease.
 In conclusion. I wish to thank the directors for their loyal sup: port and ever ready interest In all matters pertaining to the hospital: kU0 uSUVVgEB VI tUC hbetsN.ss board for their many acts of kind. ness and generosity, in particuInr for the efficient service rendered to our ward patients.
 We are thankful for the loyal assistance contributed by our supervising nurses, for the devoted work of the Ladies Aid in general and of the Garment committee in particular.
 0od's Providence has been most evident in our work during this year of financial distress. Despite curtaiied resources, We have felt His assistance in numerous ways.
 Viewing in retrospect. the past year, c rather apt saying Of nt Teresa comes to nty mind and VII! perhaps bear repetition. "Teresa." she said, "and five cents are notb: Ing - but Teresa, five cents and OOd are everything" We have the five cents and - we have God, 50 whom we trust for the carrying on Of the work entrusted to. Us:
 Respectfully submitted,
 sisters of St Joseph.