Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1953-02-15
Partial Text Of 13-Point Report on Medical Program

considered the need for expan-
sion amply justified and recon-
mended that the number of op-
Grating rooms be increased from
four to eight, with provision for
sterilizing and recovery rooms
doctors and nurses dressing
rooms and other corollary facili-
ties. It was further recon-
mended that the Commissioners
provide additional funds for in
creased payments for operations
performed at the contract insti-
tutions during construction at
Gallinger.
Estimated costs: Gallinger,
$500. 900. No estimate available
for increased payments to con-
tract hospitals for operations
performed on INDECENT cases dur
ing alterations at Gallinger.
S. Glenn Dale SanatOrium,
Central Utility ShOp-Periodic
surveys of the physical plant at
this institution conducted over
the past few years by the D. C.
Fire Marshal and the hospital
Property Officer have repeatedly
indicated that fire prevention
and tockrcontrol measures can
not be applied because of the
lack of q central shop for the
storing Of supplies and inf1am-
Unable materials. The committee
recommended that a central
utility shop including necessary
tools and machinery be con-
structed as soon as the funds be-
come available.
Estimated cost: SITS. 900.
6. Gallinger, Quarters for Med
ical PersOnnel-The present staff
is composed of 1874 interns and
residents for whom there are
only 100 living units available.
These spaces are scattered
among 6 buildings, three of
which are obsolete for any pur-
pose. In addition to the medical
staff, there are q number Of
other specialists such as nurse
anesthetistS, occupational and
physical therapy aides, pharma-
cists, etc., who must be housed
in the doctors home. Profess
sional female personnel. which
includes internS and resident
physicians, are now quartered in
the Nurses Residence where the
space is needed for nursing per-
sonnet. It is recognized by local
medical authorities that these
undesirable living conditions are
a major factor which aggravates
the problem of recruiting the full
quota of interns and residents at
Gallinger.
1t is recommended that dormi-
tories to house adequately 200
members Of the professional staff
be constructed in this order of
priority when funds become
available.
Estimated cost: 100000.
Z. Gallinger General Utility
Building-Existing storage facil-
tiles are entirely inadequate for
the efficient operation Of the
hospital. Under present condi-
tions food must be delivered di-
rectly to the kitchens for inn
mediate processing. Unavoidable
delays in the preparation of
food for consumption is respon-
sible for a direct loss of control
and attendant waste.
The lack of adequate locker
room facilities for custodial and
other non professional employees
has given rise to serious house,
keeping problems and undesir-
able conditions Of personal hy-
gent. There are now approx
mately 800 employees who would
benefit from the use Of q
general purpose utility building.
A higher standard Of personal
cleanliness would result in q
more efficient performance Of
duties.
The committe concluded that
the need for additional storage
facilities. and for a central area
where en1ploye activity could be
supervised more closely would
be met by the construction Of q
new utility building with ade-
quate locker rooms, shower
baths. toilets, etc.
Estimated cost: $3.50, O00.
8. Glen Dale, New 80-bed Hos
pital-The committee confirmed
the need for expanding facilities
for the treatment Of TB patients
at Glendale and recommended
that Q new 800-hed addition be
constructed together with auxil-
larry building such as living quar-
tiers for the stan. storerooms and
utilities.
While the Committee realized
that this project involves size
able expenditure. it was believed
that the needs of the community
and of the surrounding area were
sufiiciently pressing to warrant
its construction in the near flu
tlre. Hospital authorities pointed
out In this connection that the
request was fsr below current