US Naval Hospital Corps School - Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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2 2 5 5 2 i PROFESSIONAL-Top row: Mrs. Emily Pribble, Patricia Donovan, Ruth Mounts, Miss WARD SERVICE: Mrs. Yvonne M. Young, Gray Brackett, Miss Eisenhardt, Gladys Madoff, Virginia Dietterle, Ivonne Hutchinson, Barbara Lady, M. Ferrina Cpatientl. Riley. Bottom row: Mrs. Elsie Holland, Mrs. Margaret Ellis, Mary Bricher, Mrs. Genzel, Mrs. Warner, Margaret Gray, Elaine Boehrner. urns: C in ENTEROLOGY: Mrs. D. W. Atkinson, Volunteer GRAY LADIES: Marie Sykora, Virginia Atkinson, Kathryn Kloss, Dorothy Chapman, Gray Lady, patient R. G. Smith, FN. Mr. George Mayes, Viola Maloney, Mildred Duncan, Florence Grando, Mary Jenison, Alice Keithly, Nora Riddell, Katherine Haley, Yvonne Young, Virginia Hall, Gladys Heyl, Hazel Dawson, Daisy Tunnock. Wm 'f fat, . GRAY LADIES: Elizabeth Risberg, Madalan J. Arthur, Marta M. SURGICAL WARD: Mildred M. Pennepacker, Viola M. Maloney, Rose, Hester L. Richardson, Lydia Busek. Bottom: Beverly Evans, Gray Lady Service Vice Chairman, Patient W. G. Martin. Mildred F. Brown, Muriel Taylor, Patricia Farrell. 3I ' a 3 E 5 e

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RED CROSS Pause for a moment while you look through these pictures and let your mind flash back 37 years to 1920. As we stroll through the beautiful grounds of the hospital, admire the floral displays, the quiet patios and well-kept grounds, it seems incredible to think that only 37 years ago only 7 buildings were standing. The most recently con- structed one was the Red Cross Building, built and donated to the Navy by the organization. Looking at the intense activity on all sides today, it is hard to believe that in the Red Cross Building in 1920, all activities took place. It housed the library and Red Cross offices as it does todayg the Chaplains, offices, Special Services, tailor shop and library all had their headquarters here also. The Field Di- rector, Mrs. Nelle Boud, who held this position for 25 years, was.a familiar sight as she drove to serve the ships in the bay in her Model-T Ford. Today all is changed. The hospital, composed of many buildings, reflects the expanded services of all its branches. Following the pattern, Red Cross, to meet the needs, en- larged and grew. For better administration the activities of hospital Red Cross are divided into recreation and social service. The social service program includes both Red Cross and Civil Service social workers. These people have definite ward assignments and give casework service to hospitalized serv- icemen, duty personnel and to dependents, both inpatients and outpatients. One of the chief objectives of social service is to work with the hospital team in contributing to the patient's restora- tion to health and to his best possible personal and social adjustment. Together with this, Red Cross is obligated by Congressional Charter to serve as a medium of communication between the people of the United States and the Armed Forcesf' This implies certain responsibilities and covers the broad area of communications, counselling, financial assistance and per- sonal services. The purpose of Red Cross recreation is to provide a medically approved recreation program which is adapted to the interests of the patients. This program on the wards carries out individualized recreation for patients which in- cludes parties, assisting with hobbies, teaching crafts, pro- viding movies, etc. In the Red Cross Lounge special recreation events are planned. Volunteers work extensively in both Red Cross social service and recreation, and include such services as Canteen, Gray Ladies, Motor Service and Nurses Aides. 0 . Ps FIELD DIRECTORS: Margaret RECEPTION INFORMATION: Mrs. Elsie A. Hol- ADMINISTRATIVE: Maurine Genzel, Recrea- Eisenhardt, incomingg Mary Kel- land, Mrs. Emily C. Pribble. leher, outgoing. tion Superintendentg Mary Lou Warner, As- sistant Superintendentg Miss Eisenhardtg Sum- ner Barckett, Casework Supervisor. -Y

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THE EXECUTIVE OFFICER The Executive Officer serves as the direct representative of the Commanding Officer in coordinating the internal ad- ministration of the Hospital. All orders coming from him are regarded as emanating from the Commanding Officer. iThe Executive Officer is also the Director of Clinical Services and as such is directly responsible for the adminis- tration and supervision as well as coordination of the pro- fessional functions of the Hospital. He also serves as Chair- man of the Medical Library Committee and is responsible for the Library. As Director of Clinical Services it is his responsibility to organize and coordinate the various clinical services to en- sure the highest quality of medical care and the most effi- cient utilization of Medical Department personnel. He exer- cises general supervision over the care and treatment of all patients in the Hospital, both inpatient and outpatient, and he keeps the Commanding Officer informed of all patients on the serious and critical lists. While executing the orders of or serving as the command- ing officer, the Executive Officer takes precedence over all other officers attached to the Command. His primary func- tion is to assist the Commanding Officer in the discharge of his responsibility for the professional care of patients and the training of the staff, in the formation of professional policies, standards and directives, and in the coordination of all internal administration of the Hospital dealing with professional matters. The Executive Officer directs the Administrative Officer regarding matters of common interest and responsibility. Nothing in the regulations is to be construed as relieving the Executive Officer of his responsibility in matters under the purview of the Administrative Officer or of the neces- sity of keeping himself informed in such matters to the extent that he may be able to assume command in the absence of the Commanding Officer. The Executive Officer is required to issue instructions for the guidance and administration of all patients, inpatients and outpatients, and designate the hours when visitors may be received, he coordinates the times for consultations and EXEC'S PROFESSIONAL Assistant Miss Ardelle Petter ADMINISTRATIVE: Ronald Schloer, HN, David Ramsey, HMC. ADMINISTRATION: Don Adamson, HM2g F. L. Rust, HMC.