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mm Mm Cress Helped To Problem Of Health Care A- One of the most important steps to eliminate the economic problem of health care in On tario was the introduction of the Blue Cross Plan as one of the activities by the On tario Hospital Association in In a decade and a half it has extended its protection to two million residents of the pro vince and provided hospital benefits totalling over 150000- Back in the late when the Ontario Hospital Association set up a committee to study the possibility of setting up a pre- payment plan the hospital care picture much different from what it is today Many hospital beds were emp ty and hospital facilities were standing idle not because people didnt need care but mainly be cause conditions engendered by an economic depression left little or no money to pay for the cost I of True those who needed tal care were looked after but Usually at public expense In for example about per- of total hospital revenue in Ontario came from governments and philanthropy with the paying about 25 per- of the total cost of our hospitals Only about of hospital revenue came from paying patients and those who paid a hospital bill in days may recall experience considerable hardship in Hospitals more than any other group were conscious of the need for some means of helping citizens budget for unexpected hospital care Very little had previously been done in this province to overcome this prob- but hospitals were willing to be the pioneers The task of course was too large for any one hospital so the hospitals approached it as a group through their provincial association A pattern for Ontario was found in a type of hospitalspon sored prepayment plan that had been springing up in various parts of the United States the first of these plans was set up m Dallas Texas and the activi ties of that group had been close ly watched by the American Hospital Association which eventually developed a set of standards that would guarantee participants iri these plans a con siderable measure of security Late in a committee of five members of the Ontario Hospital Associations board of directors was to study a proposed plan and found a basis for deliberation in the US plans which were proving very successful The committee members were Arm strong superintendent of King ston General Hospital Dr Harvey Agnew a Toronto hospi tal consultant J Decker then superintendent of Toronto Gen eral Hospital the late Dr Fred secretary of the On tario Hospital Association and A J general superin tendent of Toronto Western Hos pital On March after about three years of study and prepar ation the Ontario Hospital Asso ciation was ready to offer its plan for hospital care to the people of this province To see how well the plan was received ve need only glance at the mem bership over the years 1- and more than participants Not only has membership pass ed the mark but so has the number of hospital bills paid In almost of service Blue Cross in Ontario has paid more than 2170000 hospital ac counts which in terms of money represents over 150000000 WM 1955 Mrs- Hall assistant cook Mrs shown at the south end of the new kitchen which has the latetTof hospital equipment At right are seen the ovens Below the kitchen staff is shown behind the serving table which features a conveyor belt The new kitchen cost 26000 is designed to serve up to 300 beds and with the addition of one or two pieces of equipment can serve J t YORK 7 J O rf I few- J Suppliers of t -i- srfi i Congratulate the of their new The following the report covering activities for made to the Hoard of governors by Miss Thomas super intendent of the York County Hospital Admission for Ihe year which was an increase of 209 over the previous year The daily average of patients in hos pital was Daily percent of occupancy was per cent Average days stay days Total number of out-pa- treated Total num ber of patients treated in and out There were births which was an increase of over the previous year There were stillbirths There were seven sots of twins born Of the births 542 were male and 558 female There were deaths of which six were surgical and nonsurgical There were 17 newborn deaths Total number of operations done which was an in crease of Of these were major 1504 minor and acci dent ward cases There were blood transfusions Total xrays token numbered and plaster casts were applied in fracture room During the past year the xray department and laboratory were Greatly expanded and work which was previously done in Toronto is now being done in own hospital In our laboratory there were 3512 procedures done on hospi tal patients and on out pa tients There were electro cardiograms Total procedures done 4129 Our laundry averaged pounds of linen per month It is not necessary in this re port to tell you that our build ing program with all its prob lems as to how to best arrange the various sections to meet the future needs has been our big gest effort of the year We ex pect when everything is com pleted that we will have facili ties at our disposal to give bet ter patient care with much less effort New developments have a are also beginning to bearing on hospital derstand the acute necessity of care The hospital that wishes to conscious arid comprehensive- Rive the patient the highest type public relations program of patient care must look forj There are many definitions ways and means to keep up with a public relations program but modernization requirements it the following statement indicates must incorporate new develop- the sense in which the term is into its structure in order used A public relations pro- to provide better implements for gram is a conscious sincere de- care New specific equip ment is only part of the story voted endeavour to create and strengthen contacts which con- The other part of the story has tribute to the development of to do more generally with mutual understanding good will ties for patient care While newer developments in equipment usually have a sub impact on patient care some affect patient comfort others affect case of treatment and respect between an institu tion or business and its public It will be noted that this clearly implies that the pro gram has reciprocal objectives No longer merely content to talk and many directly affect patient institution now safety listens to the voice of the public It is rather surprising how many of these new developments find themselves in the patient room One of the most wide- spread of the facilities found in the patient room is of course the oxygen piping system Along with oxygen comes the piped suction system Higher utilisa tion of hospital beds has been brought about by early ambula tion and various medical tech niques which have drastically re duced hospital stay As we have reduced hospital stay the number of critically ill patients in any given combina tion of rooms has corresponding ly increased With the increase of demand for acute care has come an increased demand for suction apparatus at the bedside Today surgical recovery rooms are generally accepted We will have five recovery shelters in conjunction with our new oper ating rooms where patients axe kept and given immediate post operative treatment until awake and ready to return to bed This will greatly relieve the ward nurses from staying with anaes thetic patients The role of public relations is more important today than it has over been before This fact is increasingly recognized by busi ness groups educational institu tions and welfare agencies Hos pital and other health a A well directed auxiliary pro gram can translate prospects and enthusiasm into cash savings for both hospital and patient Money is perhaps the least im portant contribution made by the auxiliary It builds new friend ships and cements old It de velops community spirit and pride through team work We feel that the great interest in our hospital created by our auxiliary continues to be re- fleeted in the many and various donations given by different groups during the past year Some of these which coidd bo mentioned at this time are Van Bradford Keswick Beach Snowball Sharon and Pine Orchard Womens Ladies Group in veldt McGuire Industries New- market Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Aurora Sov- Chocolates and a of individual donations from various groups In conclusion I wish eo express appreciation for the work of Miss Sutton and all nurses who assist in the success of our hos pital I also wish to thank the members of special departments in the hospital including the business office admitting office and dietary department and other hospital employees Page Col 1 3 V T- new kitchen is most uptodate to be found in any hospital and some officials say that it Is the most important addition to the hospital The above photo shows the old kitchen with cramped quarters and few conveniences v Womens Auxiliary Started In 23 Tfo J i K -li- By a Charter Member On November 20 a few of charge gave an evening in Newmarket met at in the arena which was York County hospital which was a soil out The ladies gave them situated then in Dr Dales a chicken dinner for their for the purpose of vices an auxiliary This was Yearly garden parties at which the beginning of the York Court- social committees of the churches Hospital Womens Aid Newmarket helped were a Various organizations in the source of revenue As town and surrounding district J people attended were helpful from the beginning and lent their support at all limes both in money and work For years we had a Violet Tag Day at Easter lime We met for months making violets which wo felt were more attractive and cheaper than togs For years we held dances at the high school which were always successful The Toronto Skating Club free r i -KA- w new wing Carnivals also were a good source of revenue At Easier time as as dozen eggs were contributed by the schools and in the fall vege tables were brought by the pu pils along with jars of fruit collected by the ladies in and around Newmarket A catering committee was set up and did a thriving business People held card parties in their homes Sunshine bags were dis tributed during July and August in which a cent a day was put In by individuals for each day of sunshine Over 100 was turned in for the two months in which we did not meet A baby chest was kept fill ed This was to supply an indi gent patient with clothing for the baby if needed At Christmas time cheer was sent to the hos pital and trees were decorated for many years We provided subscriptions for several maga zines Our first aim was to keep linen blankets cutlery and dishes up to standard but as time went on we helped with the nurses residence bought re frigerator a sterilizer an ob stetrical table and lamp for it screens for the windows and many minor articles In because of the war it was decided that our activities bo suspended for the duration of the war In our years of ex istence we raised in the neigh borhood of 40000 We made many friends for the hospital and we felt the hard work was not in vain Wo had helped our board and in so doing made pa tients more comfortable completion of the 1 ir ft J 1 if 1 1 r I i 1 1 T lwS 1 1 m ATKINSON r 1 T i UINCS PHARMACY v- ft J serve 8cV fitSS a lt ft i irir OTA L raosA- tirT Ks ctri -r- -i- i 1 H j-ry- 9f i 1 fei v k iE- Mayor Herbert Gladman Expresses Congratulations Of People Of Newmarket 111 a statement this week Mayor Herbert congratulation to the hospital from the citizens of Newmarket opening of the new wing of he York County hospital Is a great forward step In the de velopment of that most worthy and valuable Institution he said The hospital has now at a place In the life of the county which was little dreamed of In the twenties when It Its modest Through some years the growth has kept pace with the needs of the district Now a position has been reached which very creditable indeed and which should be a source of pride and satisfaction to all our citizens May I oh behalf of the of Newmarket offer sincere congratulations all who have shared In this great ef fort for human betterment J l I One of Canadas worst dis asters was fourday Lakes storm In In which 300 drowned i WE ARE W 1 I Jt I i OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IS THE HOSPITAL AROUND THIS ORGANIZATION REVOLVES THE 4Jt HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY V OUR HOSPITAL SRRVES US WELL OFFICE SPECIALTY rjO m JSi fl NEWMARKET V V r a A v