Board of Directors Meeting, August 12, 1954 2
Motion was seconded by Dr. M.A. Carreras, carried, and the substitution made.
Since the original letter had been signed by Dr. H.E. Thompson as Chairman, and he is presently out of the city on vacation, the President appointed Dr. W.R. Manning t sign the new draft of the letter as Acting Chairman.
The President stated that Dr. Clarence H. Kuhlman has been assigned by the Committee to be their press representative, with the support of the Society Committee and the Board of Governors.
It was felt to be important to point out to the membership the fact that the need for 300 bed hospital with an expansion factor is expressed in this letter, and the statement made that "a more complete and detailed survey of the hospital needs of Pima County is necessary." This covers both County Hospital and private hospital needs, as no survey can be made without taking the needs of the entire county into consideration.
The subject of the employment by the Pima County Hospital of Dr. Carl H. McPheeters was discussed, and it was the conclusion of the members present that no exception to the general rules of employment were made in his case, and that while his previous actions are in no way condoned, during the time he was employed at the Pima County Hospital he was under supervision and did serve the community well.
Report of the Red Cross Committee was submitted by Dr. C.A.L. Stephens, chairman, and read by the President. Recommendations made by the Committee and contained in this report were:
1. That Dr. James W. Davis be appointed Medical Director of the Regional Blood Center, and
2. That it be recommended to the respective hospital staffs that blood should be released automatically 48 hours after cross matching unless a new order is written by the physician.
It was moved by Dr. Max Costin, seconded by Dr. Francis J. Bean, that the report of the Red Cross Committee be accepted and approved. Motion carried.
Application of Dr. Juan E. Fonseca for Associate membership, by reason of his leaving active practice to obtain additional training, was read. It was moved by Dr. Max Costin, seconded by Dr. M.A. Carreras, that Dr. Fonseca be recommended for Associate membership. Motion was carried.
Application of Dr. Marcus A. Wuerschmidt, Jr., for Associate membership, by reason of leaving active practice for additional training was read. It was moved by Dr. D.W. Neubauer, seconded by Dr. M.A. Carreras, that Dr. Wuerschmidt be recommended for Associate membership. Motion was carried.
Letter was received from the Chairman of the Convention Committee of the Arizona State Nurses' Association asking the Society's assistance in financing its convention to be held in Tucson this coming October by taking advertising space in the program. It was moved by Dr. W.R. Manning that a full page at $50.00 be taken in support of the convention. Motion was seconded by Dr. D.W. Neubauer and was carried.
Letter was received from the Public Relations Board of the Arizona Medical Association concerning the project of an Indoctrination Brochure to be given to
