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Times-Advocate, 1988-01-20, Page 7SOUTH HURON HOSPITAL - The Board of Governors has overall responsibility for the operation of this insti- tution Who runs the hospital? Who runs the hospital anyway? This question was presented to a selection.of Ontario residents, by the Ontario Hospital Association. The results were very surprising as a variety of answers emerged. Many people felt that the Onta- rio Government runs hospitals, others felt nurses, doctors, admin- . istrators or the Board of Governors are in charge. Many people did not try to answer this question. The correct response, of course, is the Board of Governors. The Board is responsible legally for the operation of the hospital. They arc bound bylaws passed by the Onta- rio Government, and hire a profes- sional administrator to assume the daily operational tasks. The doctors arc private practi- tioners *ho have the only authori- ty to admit, discharge or order treatment of patients. Nurses are employees of the hospital who per- form their duties to patients in ac- cordance with hospital policy and procedure. Who arc the Board of Governors and how do they become members? The Board of Governors are peo- ple with a community spirit who have a common interest in the hos- pital. They are elected from the general membership of the Hospi- tal Association. Life membership in the Association is obtained by Children anyone who donates $10.00 pt more in any year to the Hospital. The. Hospital holds an annual meeting each spring and every member, present is entitled to vote for the slate• of officers presented for election. There is also a method of nomination of candidates from the floor. Board members are elect- ed for a three-year term and serve on a variety of committees during !heir years with the Board. The Board's primary functions are the setting of policies, appoint- ment of medical staff, planning of services to be provided and the ap- pointment of an Administrative Officer. The Board also is responsible for recruitment of future board mem- bers. Any interested personshould contact the hospital for more infor- mation. . The Board.rates by the use of committees an f our present Board of Governors has divided the work- load into the: following commit- tees: Property, which is responsible for screening of all purchases of equipment, building repairs, build- ing expansion ant renovations; Quality Assurance Committee, which reviews quarterly audit proce- dures that ensure the effectiveness of the services provided; Finance Committee, who keep a and money by Nancy Ross Acting Family Resource Management Specialist Teaching children the value of a dollar is one of the most challenging tasks facing parents. Attitudes that children develop about money arc going to last them a,lifetime. - Children learn about money by watching how you, as parents, handle your money. They see whether your shopping habits in- clude having a list, comparing pric- es, reading lists, spending within a budget, and handling complaints for unsatisfactory merchandise. One of the basic facts for children to learn is that you can't have everything you want. You have to choose and make decisions. Regular family meetings are an excellent time to talk about financial needs and family priorities. Let them know the limits of your money so they do not develop unreal expecta- tions. • Receiving an allowance is one way a child can gain some indepen- dence and have practical experience in handling money. A responsible allowance depends ontheir age, lev- el of responsibility, and expenses the allowance is to cover. Whatever the amount you decIde on, make sure there is room fo a lits 'sere- tionary spending. This gi es them the opportunity tomak choices and learn self-discipline. Let your children buy items they've chosenreven though you feel they're not a wise choice. They • will learn through experience, as you did, the difference between good buys and bad buys. A small, painful lessons on buying junk is better now, then later. Try to help them set priorities on what they really want to buy and teach them the importance- of saving their money for these items. Let your children learn that once their money is spent, there isn't any more and they will have to do without. Child development specialists recommend that allowances should be a set amount that your child can plan with, and not be dependent on doing household chores, good be- haviors or getting good grades. Children should be expected to do household chores, not because they are going to get paid to do them, but because as a family member they have a responsibility to help out. The best reward for good beha- viour or getting good grades is self satisfaction on your child's part and approval on yours. At some time or other, yolr child may decide to negotiate a n from you for a special purchase. Take time to discuss with them the ar- rangements_ for repayment of the loan and {cave them -stick to it. They will learn about borrowing, about obligations to repay, and about how to live within a budget. These are all good lessons they will need for u,.rging money well in the futur . . January sale 33% ito 50' off All clothing Coats and Jackets 5O'off LflTLE PEOPLE 1 • close watch over the cost of opera- tions on a monthly basis. They ana- lyze all facets of the financial situa- tion and inform the Board of actions that can be taken; Planning Committee, which looks at the long-range needs of the community and makes recommenda- tions so the hospital will be able to supply those needs when required; Public Relations, whose task it is to keep the public* informed of events and activities happening at the hospital. They arc also responsi- ble for the formation of the annual meeting and any other public event the hospital enters into; The Management Committee con- sisting of the executive and two board members. They screen such things as union contracts, pay in- creases, medical staff applications and any other task that is not as- signed to another committee. A board member of a public hos- pital finds himself in a new area of business and is guided through an educational program -designed by the Ontario Hospital Association. The full term of service is a learning process. The board members rise to their responsibilities and take the task of directing your hospital very serious- ly. We are fortunate to have such quality volunteers �n our Commit- tees. Quality Care Nursing Services Our nursing and homemaker personnel are available to comfort and care for your loved one at home or in institution 238-8980 Grand Bend 673-3360 London 24 hour service i Villa residents view 'White Squirrel'. video Hello from the,Villa: It's hard to believe that January is half over. The weather has been so unpredicta: ble this winter. For those of you on the roads, the weather couldn't be . better. Let's hope it continues. January is so quiet, aftera holi- day rush, that we cspeciWy wel- come visiting groups. Thanks to the Legion L4dies; we enjoy seeing them for their monthly Bingo. The Lioness Ladies have provided us with a real treat. Each table in our dining rooms has an amaryllis, compliments of the Lioness. We have the opportunity to care for them and watch their daily growth. Residents were pleased to be able to view the film clip "The White Squirrel" last week. The evening was hosted by the Alpha Tau Soror- ity in Exeter. Peter Snell opened the evening singing several songs with guitar accompaniment. Thanks so much to the ladies forthe evening and for the lovely lunch served after- ward. Rev. Kevin Rutledge conducted our weekly worship service. He was assisted by several members of his congregation. Residents and staff of the Villa would like to extend sympathy to the family of the late Ruby Ander- son. Olga McWilliam is in hospital. Olga has our best wishes for a speedy; recovery. We are looking forward to her coming home. We would like to welcome Mrs. Myra Heywood to the Villa. As we receive all the bills from Christmas, everyone's thoughts turn to money. There is no simply solu- - •tion, but. here's a suggestion! New employee to boss: Well if I can't have a raise, how about the same pay more often? We all live under the same sky, but we don't all have the same horizons. Microwave Cooking Basics Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. For Sale Demonstrator Microwave Oven Cookbooks and Cook- ware available. Cail Charlotte 235-2347 Empire Cooking School Now is the Time to Decorate 5up 10 qq /o 30' off of f Sunworthy�. ► s• In Stock Book Orders;:' �`. Wallpaper 10% off all other book orders SUNWORTHY 'AV YES -YOU -CAN WALLCOVERINGS Exeter Decor Centre 15 Gidley St. E., 235-1010 Just behind Bank of Nova Scotia It's Time Again for to have their SAtE I ANNUAL CLEARANCE until January 30 Because we're reducing our inventory so we have less to count This sale has hot prices you just can't miss. 1 EVERYTHING IS ON SALE STARTINGAT 20% OFA • all the 1► Framed Country Prints • all the brass anti glass tables • all the bedding and bath accessories -• all the linens • aN the gifts Don't Miss This Sale Event 405 Main St. Exeter BED • BATH • WALLPAPER • LINENS • GiFTS January 20, 19885 Page 7 t:ID•it 'ID Et 11 'llE `) ONLY WINTER SALE our opportunity to pur- hase quality merchan- •ise at great savings. Merit & Nash Dress Slack Save 3O7' 40% Gant Casuals & Nash Cords Save 40% Gant, Hathaway & Arrow Sport Shirts Save 30%- 4Q7 All Ingo, Braemar, Gant, and Lacoste Fall Sweaters Save 3O7o' 40% Sperry Sportswear Save 50% Rugger Shirts Save 3O?o 407 Save Ties 30% Basics Save 1O% Goin' South New Cruiseweai Save 10% ALL SALES FINAL 1,1 1 I1 1- 111 Id ( 111 1(1: 383 Main Street, Exeter, Ontario 235-2590 +4_ VISA