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HOSPITAL BULLETIN VOL. XX, NO. 9 BARNES MEDICAL CENTER, ST. LOUIS, MO. SEPTEMBER, 1966 School of Nursing Awards R.N. Diplomas to 54 Seniors THE CLASS OF 1966 poses on the front steps of Barnes. They are (left to right), Row 1: M. Cottingham, J. Durbin, E. Hoyt, P. Pilz, B. Corvey, K. Bell, P. Bhend, K. Teach, M. Shaw, B. Brunk, J. Williams, J. Johnson, P. Audrain, S. Smith, L. Davis, F. Spears, P. Potter. Row 2: C. Schrumpf, R. Smith, E. Maylath, M. Hannemann, N. Aldrich, A. Wiske, L. St. John, M. Busen, D. Elliott, K. Collins, A. Cole, C. Huck, M. Wolfe, R. Troxel, D. Jones, J. Swain, R. Siler. Row 3: A. Stites, J. Goodin, V. Egbert, C. Hinton, S. Lentz, S. Delaloye, B. Lenz, P. LaBrot, J. Howard, H. Dowling, S. Boyd, C. Augustine, A. Bailey, M. Bogel, S. Crandall, L. Summerlot, J. Mundwiller. Absent: B. Erni, L. Foertsch, L. Haltenhof. The ninth graduating class through continued study. assistant director of nursing Prompt Report of the Barnes Hospital School Miss Kathryn Marie Teach education, introduced the group. Employes to Get Of Accidents of Nursing received their di- was given the award for out- Robert E. Frank, acting di- 9 Months Free plomas Aug. 26 in an impres- standing achievement in nurs- rector of Barnes Hospital, in- Life Insurance On Job Urged sive evening ceremony. Fifty- ing theory. Miss Marcia Dianne troduced Dr. Sol Sherry, who All full-time Barnes em- Lost time of employes be- four graduates were in the Busen won the award for out- is co-head of the department of ployes will receive nine months cause of on-the-job accidents class which was honored at standing achievement in clini- Medicine at Washington Uni- of free life insurance beginning decreased 60% for the six- cal practice. Both these awards versity school of medicine and St. John's Methodist Church. this month and extending month period of January-June, Thirty-seven of the graduat- are given by the Barnes Hos- associate physician at Barnes through May 1967. 1966, when compared with the ing nurses will remain as staff pital Women's Auxiliary and Hospital. This means that no insurance same period in 1965. nurses at Barnes Hospital. are $50 in cash. The awards Dr. Sherry Speaker deductions will be made from Although there has been a Mrs. Mary Hughes Shaw are for the nursing student in Dr. Sherry said that funda- employe paychecks, but all of 25% increase in total acci- was named the outstanding stu- each area who maintains a fine mentals are of prime import- the benefits of Barnes group dents, this may be partly be- dent in the class. She received personal level of attainment ance in the confusion and tur- insurance carrier, Metropolitan cause of the additional em- the Glover H. Copher Award, throughout her three years. moil of today's world. He told Life, will continue as before. ployes at the hospital during which was presented by Dr. Mrs. Harry L. Steen, Auxiliary the nurses that they must ac- the past year. Also greater em- Copher. The Copher Award is treasurer, made the presenta- cept the responsibility to main- This bonus is possible be- phasis has been placed on re- $450 which is to be used by tions. tain high standards in their cause the total premiums joint- porting all injuries. the student in a university of Five Honored careers. ly paid by Barnes and the em- The supervisory employe in- her choice which offers ad- Five other students were also Mrs. Josephine Hackett, di- ployes were more than enough jury report was used for the vanced work in the field of selected by the faculty to re- rector of nursing, gave a wel- to satisfy life and disability first full 12-month period in nursing. ceive special honors in recog- come after the invocation by claims submitted by Barnes in 1965. Top Award nition of their outstanding per- Barnes Chaplain George Bowles, the past year. The premium and Major departments with This award is given in formance in both theoretical D.D. The nursing student choir, the amount of an individual either no injuries or a reduc- recognition of the senior who, and clinical practice, as well as with Christian Hahn, organist employe's policy is determined tion in accidents for this six- throughout the three years in for their contributions to the and under the direction of Ken- by his salary. month period were: Mainte- nursing school, has shown out- nursing program. They are: neth G. Schuller, sang several Two other times Barnes was nance, medical records, phar- standing achievement in all Mrs. Patricia Bhend, Miss Betty selections. Miss Helen M. Mc- fortunate enough to pass on to macy and purchasing. areas, made special contribu- Ann Brunk, Mrs. Linda Groh Murtry and Miss Grace H. employes a "good experience The administration urges that tions to the student program Foertsch, Mrs. Evelyn Hall Coleman, associate directors in rating" with Metropolitan Life. all departments continue to and has promise of furthering Maylath and Miss Jacqueline nursing education, presented the From Oct. 1964 through March (Continued on Page 8) her professional development Williams. Miss Joan Hrubetz, (Continued on Page 6) (Continued on Page 8) United Fund Drive ^ES H0Sfi MESSENGER OF MONTH *< The Harnes Hospital Bulletin Begins October 3 Published by Public Relations Department In St. Louis Area Barnes Hospital The 1966 United Fund cam- St. Louis, Mo. paign will begin October 3 at Connie Barton. Manager Barnes Hospital as it will all Ruth Waeltermann, over the metropolitan St. Louis Associate Editor area. Information and pledge cards will be distributed with employe paychecks. As one of 117 area recipi- ents of United Fund money, Watch Out for That 'Bite' I the Barnes Hospital Group, in- You wouldn't think of handling a live rattlesnake, or even a cluding Barnard Hospital, last dead one. Yet a defective electrical appliance or cord can give year was allotted $327,316 to you a "bite" almost as dangerous and frightening as that of a help meet some of the hos- rattlesnake. pital's expenses on charity pa- The "bile" or electric shock not only may frighten, but can tients and clinic operations. also cause severe injury. In an incident a feiv years ago a hospital In 1965 Barnes employes ex- employe received a shock from a defective cord, jumped back- THE GREEN RUN is the responsibility of Larry A. Betzel. Here ceeded their U. F. goal with a he takes a patient chart to be delivered to the eye clinic from ward, and sustained a bad back injury when she jumped into a total of $23,831 in pledges— Miss Carolyn McAvoy, file clerk in medical records. heavy piece of furniture. the highest amount in the hos- Other incidents have resulted in painful burns. Occasionally, A special messenger on the A. Betzel. Larry has the longest pital's history. There was a you read of an accidental death from misuse of electrical equip- 'green run" is September's service record of any messenger one-third increase in pledges ment, usually from lack of grounding or portable tools used on messenger of thele month, Larry in Dispatch. He has been at over 1964. construction jobs. Barnes since December, 1961. Miss Nancy Craig, assistant Electricity, if given proper respect, is a wonderful servant. Boyer and Roth Arc The "green run" is delivery director, will again serve as It requires iviring, cords and equipment to be in good condition chairman of the Barnes' cam- Guests on TV Show of patients' clinic charts from for safe use. You should, therefore, report any suspected or known 5A floor in Wohl Hospital to paign. "We hope to make 1966 defects so that necessary repairs or replacements can be made. John M. Boyer, assistant the eye clinics; ear, nose and an even more successful year," Don't wait for that shock or "bite" to remind you. director in charge of person- throat clinics, x-ray, and the she says. Edward J. Thurman nel, was a guest panelist Au- Prevention of Blindness office Safety and Security Coordinator gust 13 on KMOX-TV's "Close- (POB). Miss Stumpf Heads Up" program. He appeared on Candystripers Honored in Busch Stadium Larry lives with his mother Activity Therapy the television show with Ben and two younger brothers at Allen, Auxiliary president, wel- Barnes Hospital Candystrip- Roth, assistant vice chancellor 4543 Dawson in North St. Miss Marion Stumpf has comed the girls. Miss Barbara ers were honored at pre-game for medical affairs at Washing- Louis. He has two married sis- been named co-ordinator of the Peat, editor of Peppermint ceremonies September 1 at the ton University School of Medi- ters. Larry's hobbv is roller activity therapy department at Press, presented certificates to new Busch Memorial Stadium. cine, and Donald M. Suggs. skating. He enjoys figure skat- Barnes, a new position combin- the newspaper's staff. Mrs. Ray- Striped caps were awarded D.D.S., board member of the ing, dancing on skates, and free ing the department head respon- to girls who had completed their mond Meisenheimer and Mrs. Health and Welfare Commis- sibilities of the occupational style, and is a member of the first 100 hours of service at Harry Steen capped the girls, sion of Metropolitan St. Louis. therapy and recreation depart- Roller Skating Club of St. Barnes. Recognition also went and awarded pins for hours of All three panelists questioned ments. Louis. to other Candystripers for their service to both boys and girls. J. Wayne Algood, director of Formerly director of occupa- performance during the past Chairmen of the ceremony were the women's Job Corps program Next year, Larry plans to at- tional therapy, Miss Stumpf has summer.