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Times-Advocate, 1985-06-19, Page 13Guest speaker stresses importance of organ donations SH Hospital could be model in cornea collection Guest speaker Dr. ('al Stiller told the audience at South Huron Hospital's annual meeting that theirs could become a model for other com- munity hospitals in the collection of corneas for transplantation. Stiller was speaking on the subject of organ donations. Ile explained that only about 100 out of every 10,000 deaths provides a suitable candidate for organ donation, and that in reali- ty, only 11 of those become donors. The reason so few are used is because of a lack of knowledge among relatives of how advanced transplan- tation is and how muchgood it can do. and a reluctance on the part of physi- cians to ask the bereaved family. A signed driver's licence is legally an okay from the patient, but in practice the relatives are asked to make the decision. Stiller explained that to -qualify for donation of vital organs like the liver and kidney, the death must have oc- curred while the person was on a respirator, and they must be brain dead with a beating heart. But cor- neas.can be removed after any death. even 12 hours later, and used to give the gift of sight to a blind person. He said that with cyclosporine to suppress the immune response to a donated organ, there is a 75 percent success rate. Of the patients that make it through the first few days, 85 percent of them are back at work full time within six months. Dr. Stiller wa • s thanked a er his ft talk by Chris Little, first vice chair- man of the board. Rev. Cheryl Ashick-Englert, hospital chaplain, made the invoca- tion at the beginning of the meeting. on the subject of "Time". Robert Down Arman h made the chairman's ch report: Down noted that while the emergency department is well used, there has been a slow and progressive decline in the use of the in-patient department. There is some question about the future role of South Huron, considering this trend and the current climate of budget cutbacks. Down also introduced Trevor Nesbitt. the new hospital ad- ministrator when Roger Sheeler leaves in two weeks. Roger Sheeler will be the new ad- ministrator in Leamington. His report included a goodbye to this communi- ty. He spoke about developing a role that complements rather than com- petes with other hospitals. He said that he's been nothing more than a catalyst in the last five years. and that much of the credit for changes must go to the others associated with the hospital. Peter Englert, the chief of staff. • made the medical staff report. He said the staff has been concerned about the changing patterns of city versus small town medicine, and are assisting the Utilization Review Com- mittee in investigating this problem. Englert also spoke of his opposition to the ban on extra billing. In his opi- nion, the ban will snake doctors into civil servants. Englert says that none of the doctors in this area bill above OHIP, so it's not a financial concern he's expressing, it's one of control. His written report includes the quip. "how would you like your babies delivered by the same people who deliver your mail". Englert will be replaced as chief of staff this year by Dr. Linda Steele, assisted by Dr. Debbie Waters. Lin- da Steele was formerly the vice -chief of staff. The nursing report was given by Audrey Pooley, director of nursing. She spoke about staff development, and about accreditation. Because of the goal of "accreditation in '86", there have been a series of "quality assurance" programs instituted. Pooley explained that this term means that people have a right to the assurance that they are receiving the best possible care by the best possi- ble means. Pooley also listed some of the new equipment the hospital has recently purchased. The treasurer's report was given by Ralph Marshall. He said that the June 19, 1985 financial situation at the hospital is fairly tight, and is likely to remain so. He also mentioned the need for private donations. "It's too bad we don't get the same consideration as a resort", he joked, referring to the government funding of the Deerhurst Inn. The auditor's report was given by John McNeilly of Ward Mallette. The account statement was included in the written annual report, and McNeilly said that things seem to be in order. WardMallette were appointed as the auditors for next year. After the report, Down talked about the tight money situation, and the need to make representations to the Ministry of Health to lobby for the things considered most essential. There was a property committee report by Chris Little, who said the committee was successful in having the renovations completed to the pro- fessional building which has a dental clinic and physician suite. He also mentioned the air conditioning, in- stalled with financial assistance from the Ladies Auxiliary, and renovations to the former Auxiliary Room to ac- commodate psychiatric care. Work on the kitchen area is still to come. - A public relations committee report was made by Robert Dinney, stan- ding in for Olga Davis who is on holi- day. The report talked about the animated video "Duffy the Dragon" that has made the rounds at area • Imes - voca e schools, and about school visits. An ad in the Huron County Atlas has been taken out for the hospital. The public relations committee hopes to get a slide show that can tour the area and aid in presentations to service clubs. There was a hospital auxiliary report, read by Vera Armstrong stan- ding in for Olga Davis. It talked about the committees active in the aux- iliary, the volunteers who make the tag day and the rummage sales a suc- cess, and the Teen Volunteers. The auxiliary has a historian. a social committee that serves refreshments at the hospital open house and other functions, and a gift shop committee, among others. Carolee Bailey has been appointed in a consulting capacity to work with the Utilization Review Committee and conduct a role review of South Huron Hospital. Marion Darling talk- ed about the work Bailey has been do- ing in her Utilization Review report. One of the findings thus far has been that the area has a -high -than -average percentage of residents over 65, and health care for this group must become a priority. There is also a Need for more physiotherapy facilities and staff, because waiting times for this department are as long as three months. Bailey said a few words about their work. She said there are exciting op- portunities in these changes, and the need to address what the desired Serving South Huron, North Middlesex & North Lambton Since 1173 PagelA SOUTH HURON HOSPITAL GUEST SPEAKER - Dr. Cal Stiller was the guest speaker at the annual meeting of the hospital on Monday. He is the co-chairman of the government task force on organ dona- tion, and spoke on the need for more people to.donate the organs of a relative after death for transplan- tation. Listening are board chairman Bob Down and administrator Roger Sheeler. future for the hospital will be, 20 or 30 years from now. The nominating committee report informed the members that there were four governors who had com- pleted their three terms 'of office. Robert Dinney, Robert Down, Jim Morlock and Glen Thiel. 1t was pro- posed that Down, representing Usborne, Morlock, representing Crediton, and Thiel. representing Zurich, all be nominated for another three year term. Robert Dinney is stepping down, and Dick Jongkind was nominated to replace him for Ex- eter. These nominations were all ac- cepted and carried. There was an acknowledgement of the retiring member, Robert Disney, and he was thanked for his many con- tributions during his ten years with the board, four as chairman. A service award was given to Nor- ma Lindenfield, in recognition of 20 years of service. ,She will continue with her work for the hospital. 20 -YEARS OF SERVICE -- At the annual meeting at South Huron Hospital on Monday night, Norma Lindenfield was presented with a special aword by Roger Sheeler, hospital administrator, for 20 years of service. Lindenfield said the 20 years "went quickly". White Sliced, 24 oz. Bread loaf 79 C Honey Glazed Raisin, cheese etc. Donuts Tea Biscuits 6/990 6/$1.49 Fresh (Fri., Sat. Only) Cheese Curds $2.99 lb. Millbank Colby Cheese $2.99 Ib. 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