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\ Serving Hospital Needs * • " Sunnyside Area Betty Messer 344-2494 Pharmacists at McHenry hospital draw up their intravenous admixtures under a sterile hood. The Pharmacy department has made major contributions to the cost-containment program at the hospital. (This is the third in a series of three articles prepared during National Hospital Week on the cost-containment program at McHenry hospital.) "Competitive bidding on all hospital purchases has enabled us to moderate the precipitous rise in our costs for supplies and equipment," says Anthony Corcoran, executive director of McHenry hospital. "In the interests of good patient care, we must insist on quality and performance whenever we purchase medical supplies and equipment. In addition, we insist on knowing that we have received the best prices available." Competitive bidding must be coupled with the knowledge of departmental needs, according to the hospital's purchasing agent, Aleigra Revak, R.N. Since 1964, Mrs. Revak has been responsible for ordering, receiving and distributing everything used in the hospital except food and medications (which are ordefgd by the dietary and pharmacy departments). '"Having been employed as a nurse, I am well aware that employees' efficiency can be -enhanced or handicapped by the kind of supplies they are using. We consult personnel on the quality of goods, to be sure we're getting full value," Mrs. Revak says. Two new department heads, Thomas Matisko and John Bruce, have brought new cost- control ideas and insights into departments which were already keeping close tabs on operating costs. "We are now introducing automatic chemical-feed pumps which monitor water consumption and add chemicals accordingly, in order to inhibit rust and scale formation on pipes and tem­ perature-control equipment," says Matisko, the new director of plant operations and maintenance. "This will save man-hours in corrective maintenance, as well as preventing the deterioration of equipment." The housekeeping depart­ ment, now under the direction of Bruce, must continually think in day-to-day terms of plant cleanliness, using short- term economies which prevent waste. "For instance," comments Bruce, "we are now using $ • CQ < containers for our antiseptic solutions which are marked with the amount to be used in each mixture. In this way we are ensuring that there will never be too little to be ef­ fective, but never too much to be economical." The housekeeping depart­ ment's new audio-visual in­ structions are designed to assure efficiency in the use of personnel time and effort, according to Bruce. "Waste can be eliminated in man-hours and materials, even while housekeeping is upgraded," he adds. Central service, a depart­ ment which supplies such diverse needs as sterile materials to surgery, crutches to the emergency room, and diapers to the maternity department, also thinks in terms of eliminating waste. "We have cut back to one shift per day, using locked security carts to serve the needs of nursing personnel and emergency services on the shifts when we're not open," says Edythe Lavin, supervisor of Central service. "At the same time, we are making changes in our procedures and equipment. We sterilize (in our autoclave) all the water used for patient care except that used for urology patients. We re-sterilize ar­ ticles like the nursery blankets for re-use. "On the other hand, we have introduced disposable equip­ ment where its use will save the patient some money. Plastic bedpans can be brought home by bedridden patients, whereas metal ones could not. It's a saving for them." Mrs. Lavin also distinguishes between the inhospital needs of various patients before packaging their "comfort kits." "The standard kit contains wash basin, soap dish and skin creams for patients who must be bathed in bed. Why should a patient be charged for those if he or she is ambulatory? We save our patients some charges by making up kits to fill only their particular needs," Mrs. Lavin adds. McHenry hospital's attitude of cost-control is reflected in various other departments also. The surgery department has increased its outpatient procedures, so that patients with minor surgery don't have the added cost of an overnight stay. The radiology depart­ ment, reluctant to charge emergency patients for the increased number of night-time "call-ins" of radiologic technologists, now staffs personnel on all three shifts and spreads the appointments of outpatients to cover a greater span of time. "The efficient use of materials and personnel is the secret of moderating costs during a time of runaway in­ flation," concludes Anthony Corcoran: "Even so, hospital costs are unique and sometimes unsolvable. No "Wheels" Thief In Action In Terrace Area Many of you may remember that last summer the Sunnyside Police department broke up a bicycle theft ring. Apparently a new culprit has taken over in the area. (The Sunnyside police informed me that last year's culprits are no longer in the area.) « In the past few weeks a couple of bikes have been stolen from yards in Pistakee Terrace. The police have been notified and are keeping a close watch on the area. To date no bicycle thefts have been reported in Sunnyside. SPEEDY RECOVERY Donna Mitchell of 4017 Wilmot road, Sunnyside, is in the McHenry hospital recovering from gall bladder surgery. Donna is the wife of Village Trustee William Mit­ chell and a member of the Sunnyside Police department. Donna, your many friends wish you a speedy recovery. We all hope to see you up and about very soon. SUNNYSIDE POLICE The Sunnyside Police department under the direction of Sgt. Jonnie Boike, will be patroling the area as usual. In the absence of Officer Mitchell, former Officer Bill Boike will be sworn in temporarily and will serve the force until Donna is able to resume her duties. Officer Rick Kramer makes up the rest of the force. Bill Boike is a qualified of­ ficer and served on the Sun­ nyside Police force for some time. BENEFIT AUCTION REMINDER Just a reminder: this coming ordinary business could sur­ vive: Our largest 'customer', the government, is the slowest paying. We try to prevent our 'patrons' from coming back by providing outpatient and Outreach services. We often sell our services for less than we pay for them. • "Finally, the very govern­ ment bureaus which control our procedures are forcing us to expend personnel on filling our regulatory forms. In spite of all of these considerations, our employees have made headway in controlling costs. For this achievement, we salute them." SOn WATER RENTAL NEW, FULLY AUTOMATIC WATER SOFTENERS NO installation charge 2 year option to buy with FULL rental fee deducted ONE phone call can answer any questions phone312-259-3393 Rent-a-Soft, a division off tho Arlington Soft Wator Company 2161. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights Sunday, May 21, is the first annual benefit auction for the Johnsburg Rescue squad. The auction is being sponsored by the Concerned Citizens of Pistakee Land. » For information call one of the following people, Dan Felix of Pistakee Highlands, Joann Britt of Pistakee Terrace, 815- 344-2966 or Betty Messer of Sunnyside. BIRTHDAYS • This week's birthday greetings go to Joann Britt who has her special day May 18. May 19 is the day A1 Van Berkum does his celebrating and A1 May, Jr., does his celebrating May 20. Best wishes to you all for a happy day and many more to come. A special happy birthday to Helen Choyinski of McHenry. Her special day is May 16. May you have a happy day and many more to come. Helen's nephew, John, is a resident of Pistakee Terrace. RECESS The Sunnyside Women's auxiliary will recess for the month of May. Watch for notice of the June meeting and an exciting speaker. ANNIVERSARIES This week's anniversary couple are Mr. and Mrs. John Lang of 1514 Channel Beach. Their special day is May 12. Congratulations and may you have many more happy years together. BIRTHDAY PARTY Kristina DiCianni celebrated her fourth birthday at the home of her grandparents, Betty and Rich Messer, of 1405 Bayview lane. Helpmg Kristina celebrate were a number of aunts, uncles and cousins, and great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Messer of Ingleside. Kristina's mom, Sherry, is recovering from recent kidney surgery. PAGE 5 - PLA1NDEALER -WEDNESDAY. MAY 17. 1978 4-Month Period , Seventy-Three Die In 6-County Area Crashes | SERVICE NEWS I ARMY STUDENT Pfc. Guy E. Labrecque, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest G. Labrecque, 308 Arbor road, Island Lake, -- recently graduated from high school while serving with the 31st Field Artillery at Fort Camp­ bell, Ky. Labrecque entered the Army in December of 1976 and is assigned as a driver with the field artillery. Sermon Costs "Today I've prepared three separate sermons," the preacher said. "I've got a $30 one, a $20 one and another for $10. We're going to pass the collection box and see which one it will be." The superintendent of Illinois state police, Lynn E. Baird, has announced the latest figures which indicate that during the month of April, 125 persons died from injuries sustained ill traffic accidents on Illinois streets and highways. State police, District 2, which covers Lake, McHenry, DeKalb, Kane and *DuPage counties, reports seventy-three persons have been killed in these counties since Jan. 1 of this year. Eighty-nine persons were killed during the same period last year in these counties. A breakdown of the counties for statistics in April of this year shows Lake county had 13 fatalities; McHenry county had 0fatalities; DuPage county had 4 fatalities; Kane county had 4 fatalities (one accident hap­ pened in Cook county and the person died in Kane county) and DeKalb county had 0 fatalities. As a comparison for April of last year, Lake county had 7 fatalities; McHenry county had 4 fatalities; DuPage county had 8 fatalities; Kane county had 4 and DeKalb county had 1. Four hundred and fifty seven persons have been killed in the entire state since Jan. 1 of this year. There were 581 persons killed during the same time period last year, showing a decrease of 124 under last year. i ^EDUCATIONAL: | I | College Honors | HONOR GRADUATES Deborah Ferruzza of 3401 Oakdale, McHenry, and Cynthia McCann of 1908 Church street, Johnsburg, were graduated with honors during ceremonies held on campus at Illinois State university Saturday, May 13. Both had accumulated grade point averages of 3.65 to 3.79. ON DEAN'S LIST Marquette university has announced that the following students from the McHenry area have been named to the dean's list of Marquette's College of Liberal Arts for the 1977-78 fall semester: Maureen C. Pintozzi of 3717 W. High street; Michael D. Miller of 3510 W. Broad street; and Mary E. Bolger of 3513 Broad street. OPEN EVENINGS TIL 9 HtcllEHKY Rome Home of American Drew gugnishiwfla Gatehouse All Wood. DINING ROOM Reg. $1999" 51549" CLOSE-OUT SPECIAL.. ON ALL WOOD BEDROOM SETS INCLUDING: •Dressers "Headboards *Door Chests •Mirror SOFA SLEEPERS ALL STYLES • Early American • Contemporary • Traditional Sale Priced AND UP CASUAL SOFA AND L0VESEAT Reg. $1199K $99995 CHAIR AND OTTOMAN AVAILABLE THER-A-PEDIC BEDDING SALE QUEEN SIZE BOX SPRING AND MATTRESS Reg. 5299.95 SALE PRICE «179'5 BOX SPRING ft MATTRESS Reg. $199.95 SALE PRICE *10995 . 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