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WIITfBy FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,19W, PAGE 23 T-HE DAY SANTA WAS LATE One day on Christmas Eve Santa was late. While rny brothers were sleeping I decided to go out and see why Santa hadn't corne. I stepped outside and it was really -cold. When I looked through my telescope, I cound't see anything. I thought that he wasn't coming. I. went back to bed hoping. he would corne soon and I had a dream about Christmas when I woke un I went 'to the Living room and there were no presents there. I was said because there was no chistmas but I hoped That we could have Chistmas tomorrow. The next day I went downstairs and I couldn't believe my eyes. There was a big hurricane and I could see Santa riding bis sled. He dropped all our presents on the lawn and when the hurricane was over,' we got our presents. It" was a Merry Christmas after aIl. Katherine Barrett Gr. 3, E. A. Fafrman V. hl... là. . .. .. . .. ... énP ............... *.fr - m vear Santa, - I have been a very, very good boy this year. I even, took out the garbage' too. Thiis is what I would like forChristmas: Dynmit, Mcro machines, Leg Se, PrtaleMacIntoeh. - Your friendi, Bret .Robb Gr. 5, IL A. Hutcis<m Dear Santa, How ar.e you? Are your elfs busy? How is Rudolph? May I please have a pet dog, or cat.« Léove Lisa Gr. 2, Colonel Farewell WHAT IS CMISMS Christmnas, Christmxas Christmas. Christmas 15 love and laughing, opening presents, kisses and hugs cousins aunts and uncles , and especially fun. By Matt Elliott St. Paul Jesus I love you. Jesus you are great. I had farnily dinner. By Jeffrey Armstronig Bm. 69 (BAC) IL A. Hutchison JANE IEASBY, Whitby Salvation Arxny captain, says rnuch support bas been given by Whitby residents during the annual Christmas drive to help the needy. Sheasb~y says MY CILRISTMAS It is a good day. I said we should go to church. On the. 25 of December' we are opening our presents. It is a beautiful day. I said, "Merry Christmas" ta my mom, dad, and Lisa, rny sister. By Andrew Mifsud Gr. 4, St. Paul I Dear Santa, I hope you are staying warm. inmtrying to be good. Canîgeta Shark attaek? I will leave you cookies, milk, and carrots. Your Friend Michael Hahermel West Lynde P.S. Dear Santa, How are you? May I please have for Christmnas the bat wing, the bat mobile, Joker, the goon. Thank you. Frein Brian Hamiltonr Gr. 2, Colonel Farewell L~J~ I~ L- ---- donations. of cash, food and toys have been mnade while others spon- sor failies or volunteer services and Urne. Donations can be miade at 1,22 Kent St. or oeil 668-7477. CORPORATION OF THE 2~TOWN OF WHITBY N THE MATTER 0F THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT, R.S.O. 1980,c. 337 AND IN THE MATTER 0F LANDS AND PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING MUNICIPAL ADDRESS IN THE PROVINCE 0F ONTARIO NOTICE OF SI G OF BY-LA TAKE NOTICE THAT THE Counoil of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby has passed By-law No. 2738-89 to designate the folowing property as being of historic and architectural value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1980,c. 337. The James Boreham House 400 King Street WHITBY, Ontario REASONS FOR DESIGNATION 0F 400 KING STREET. WHITBV tUHITOR This house was buit between 188 and 192 for James Boreham, a market gardener who kept a large garden and orchard on his property. ARCHITECTURAL The James Boreham House is an example of late nineteenth century two-storey T plan vemnacular farm house, of red stretcher bond brick with ornamental white brick banding and an unuisual Gothic arch w*indow and front verandah. DATED at the Town of WhiP.by this 6th day of. December, 189. Donald G. McKay Town Cîerk The Corporation of the Town of Whitby 575 Rossland Road East WHITBY, Ontario LIN 2M8 PHONE: 416) 668-5ý893 The Health Information Speclallats at Whltby Gênerai Hospital A lot of people might flot think about the Health Records Department at Whitby General Hospital. f sounds fairly cut and dried - what could be involved in maintaining records? Plenty. For starters, last year the department handled close to 35,000 patient records, each one containing up f0 25 documents. Thaf's a lot of information requiring a lot of organization... and it dloesn't just sit there. The patient record cornes into the department once a patient has been discharged. "We maintain hard copies of records for 1989 and 1988. Anything prior to that is ail on mircofilm," says Kerry Johnson, Heath Records Manager. The record is analyzed to make sure i's complote, documenfed appropriately, and that the attending physicians have signed off on aIl reports and orders. In a number of cases there is dictation which musf be transcribed. "Naturally, one of our biggest responsibilities as a department is ta ensure that the information is kept confidential. A patient's right f0 privacy must be secure,w Johnson states. Each charf must be completed to meef specific standards required by the Public Hospifal's Act. "It is our departmenf's job ta make sure the doctor's have met their legal requirements," notes Johnson. "In some ways we perform a paralegal service for théà Hospital," ho adds. "The information isn't static," says Johnson. "Once the chart hasý been completed, the information is abstracted and entered on the computer. 0f course, names are nof used. We inpuf standard numeric codes which identify various diseases-and diagnostic procedures," explains Johnson. his data goes into the Hospiftai Medical Records Institute (H.W* U.) where it isprocessed -and returned ta the Hospital in a variety of reports. "These reports are extremely valuable ta the Hospiftal," Johnson notes. "It's my goal ta see that the information is fully- utilized." The reports break the data down by the type of procedure done, by diagnosis, by sociodemographics, by physician, etc. The Hospital can look at the reports and evaluate the case mix ta se what population base is being served, montor how the resources of the Hospital are being utilized, and determine where services are needed. The data can also be used for a medical audit ta evaluate the quality of patient care and whether certain standards are'being met. In addition, the information generated is used by the Ministry of Heath ta evaluate funding. Other institutes, like the Ontario Cancer Treatment and Research Foundation, use the information for research purposes. With the Hospita's redevelopment, Johnson would like more space for his department. In fact, frequently, seven people work in the five desk office. In addit ion, he'd like to bring in some new and updaf éd equipment. "I hope ta get a computerized digital dictation sysfem. Our current equipment is slow and out-of-date. Because of its age if j ust can't do certain crit ical f unctions. We've been able ta maintain aur producfivify, but this new equipment would be a tremendous help in allowing us ta prioritize the work load. 1 want ta make sure aur depart ment goes infa the 90's with the praper information capabilities," Johnson comments. for a flrst clm8s community! ,Thisspace-pmvided-as-a-pbic serviceby thé Whtby Froo Pross.J ffl MMMM---JL- J