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WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1987, PAGE 23 When the Whitby General Hospital hired Lyn Chow as support services manager in November 1986, her position was created to meet the growing needs of a hospital in a rapidly developing coimunity. There was a recognized need to organize a co-ordinated effort in running the central stores, central service, housekeeping and main- tenance and security departments, she says. The supervisors of each of these departments report to Chow on a weekly basis as she works to define needs and plan and organize existing resources to meet those needs. The most pressing need is to cope with the town's growing population, which Pow stands at 46,000. For example, 60 people go thrôugh the emergency department on a daily basis, a' considerable in- crease within the last couple of years, and the hospital is working at near capacity. One of Chow's jobs is to reorganize the central services and stores. "My main concern is that we are carrying too much stock," she said. "We are overstocking in the hospital andwe want to centralize a number of mini store rooms." With one central store room,.she says, the hospital will be able to keep track of usage and stocks, have more control of the quantity of items used, and determine patterns of use. Economy and efficiency are the watchwords for this project which began in February and will be completed in the summer of .1987. Stock from the operating room and from central service is being moved into stores. Chow says this consolodation will make it easier for the hospital to purchase less of items that are not frequently used, and excess or obsolete material can be sent back to suppliers. "We want to co-ordinate storeroom stocking with buying," LYN CHOW says Chow. "This formerly was two departments." Centralization of stores will in- Supervising support services volve computerization and- the publishing of a catalogue for all staff of what items come through the stores. Like a Sears catalogue without pictures, this is a first at the Whitby General Hospital and was completed in June. Another of Chow's projects is im- plementing a preventative main- tenance program which began in November 1986. Under this program, certain maintenance tasks will be spread out over the year, so there will be maintenance work going on continuously. Chow is using an existing program used by other facilities, for the first time at the Whitby General. When the maintenance crew completes a job, it is systematically documented. There will now be ongoing maintenance and upgrading of the programs as the need arises, says Chow. "The staff have been very sup- portive and have been really working very hard to get these new systems in place." One department Chow will not be changing is housekeeping, for it was reorganized befo-e she arrived. "We have a very efficient staff of housekeepers at Whitby General, one of the best," she says. With her desktop computer anci materials management programs, Chow hopes to provide the support required by both the medical and nursing departments. One example of her new programs is the cart system which delivers supplies to the hospital's nursing departments. Supplies will be delivered once or twice a week instead of daily, which reduces a considerable amount of mundane activity by the staff without affecting the supplies delivered to thé hospital's users. "The staff can now do other things than count stocks on a daily basis, and can rechannel their resources to other areas," says Chow. "We are always re-evaluating the programs - every day. If something doesn't work, let's find a better way." COMING EVENTS BASIC RESCUER The first 32 Whitby residents who register for upcoming basic rescuer courses in CPR at St. John Ambulance can receive their training fo• $10. Registration will be held on Sunday, July 19 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. then again from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.; and on Tuesday, July 21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The courses incorporate the new changes passed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. For more information call 668-9006. TERRY FOX RUN ORGANIZERS NEEDED IN WHITBY The date of this year's Terry Fox Run is Sept. 13 and there is a need for Run organizers in Whitby. For more information on how to set up a Terry Fox run site cal] 1- 800-268-8825. SENIORS LUNCH Senior citizens can have a four- course lunch for $2.75 at the Knights of Columbus Hall every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at noon. The hall is located at 133 Brock St. N. PARADE The Heritage '87 parade-dance will take place in Whitby on Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. at Iroquois Park arena. Activities begin at 10 a.m. Dance, with Gord Grills and his band, will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight. Lunch available. For more infor- mation call Russ at 686-0939. CLOCA HIKE On Saturday, July 25 at Heber Down Conservation Area, CLOCA staff will conduct a hike along the Iroquois shoreline trail. This is one of this area's many trails, and will be good exercise as well as an op- portunity to see a treed wetland and its residents. The lookout provides good picture taking opportunities, and the geography that formed Lake Iroquois will also be ex- plained. Starting time is 7 p.m. from the day use parking lot. Heber Down Conservation Area can be reached by taking Hwy. 12 north to Taunton Rd. Whitby, west to Coun- try Lane Road, then north to Heber Down. BAKE SALE The Brooklin United Church Women will hold a bake sale in Grass Park on Friday, July 24, starting at 1 p.m. INTRO TO NATURE On Wednesday, July 22, at Lynde Shores Conservation Area, Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority staff will host an in- troduction to nature as day turns into night. All are invited to come and learn about the differences in animal activities as the sun goes down. Starting time is 7:30 p.m. from the area parking lot. The Lynde Shores Conservation Area is located on Victoria St., 1.5 km. west of Brock St. S. (Hwy 12) in Whitby. CONTEST Seal Books of Toronto is spon- soring the "How I picture Green Gables' contest. The winner could net a free trip to Prince Edward Island. The Whitby Public Library will be accepting all entries drawn by youngsters 8-14 years of age. Drop entries off at the children's desk. For more information call 668-6531 or 668-6541. CIRCUS The Brick Brothers Circus will perform at the Whitby Public Library or Thursday, July 23 from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. This complete one- ring circus is open to children 3 and over (under five must be accom- panied by an adult. Tickets are available at the children's depar- tment for $1. COUNTRY JAMBOREE The lth annual Rick Johnson's Country Jamboree will be held- in Brougham on Saturday, July 25. The one-day event will feature a mixed slo-pitch tournament, bikini contest, corn roast and live bands. Proceeds from the day will go towards local minor sports and the. Canadian Cleft Lip Palate and Family Association. Organizers are asking for a donation of $10 per person. Brougham is located a half- mile north of Hwy. 7 on Brock Rd. DR. JACK GILMOUR Is pleased to announce DR. BOB LEE IS NOW ASSOCIATED IN THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY IN THE TRIDONT DENTAL CENTRE HOURS: Mon. To Weds. Thurs. & Fr1. Sat. WHITBY CENTRE 8am-8pml GIL MILLER BUILDING 8 am- 4:30 pm 304 Dundas St. West 9 arn 3 pm Whitby, Ont. L1N 2M5 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SE3VICE For Appoîntment Call 6685181 or 668-5411 St. John award BARB CAMERON (r) of Whitby won a first aid kit from St. John Ambulance (presented by Shirley Spicer) after donating to the cadet exchange program. The winner also decided to sign up for a St. John course. Free Press photo DR. MARK MILLER Is pleased to announce DR. BOB LEE IS NOW ASSOCIATED IN THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY IN THE TRIDONT DENTAL CENTRE At 24HOUR HOURS: WHITBY CENTRE EMERGENCY SERVICE Mon. To Weds. 8 am -8 pm GIL MILLER BUILDING For Appo6n6ment Ca l Thurs. & Fri. 8 am -4:30 pm 304 Dundas St. West 668-5181 Sat. gam .-3pm WhItbyOnt. LIN2M5 or 668-5411- DR. BOB LEE Is pleased toannounce that he is now associated in the TRIDONT DENTAL CENTRE At 24 HOUR HOURS: WHITBY CENTRE EMERGENCY SERVICE Mon. To Weds. 8 am -8 pm GIL MILLER BUILDING. For Appointment Call Thurs. & Fri. 8 am - 4:30 pm 304 Dundas St. West 668-5181 Sat. 9am.-3pm Whitby, Ont. LIN 2M5 or 668-5411 DR. CAROLE WILSON Is pleased to announce DR. BOB LEE IS NOW ASSOCIATED IN THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY IN THE TRIDONT DENTAL CENTRE At 24 HOUR HOURS: WHITBV CENTRE EMERGENCY SERVICE Mon.ToWeds. 8aH-8pm GIL MILLER BUILDING For Appointment Call Thurs. & Fr . 8arn- 430 8pm 304 Dundas St West 6685181 Sat. gam-3pm Whitby. Ont. L1N2M5 668-5411