Minutes of the Meeting on 10th April 2010

Minutes of the Meeting on 10th April 2010

Representatives from Baby Ward- Sister Christine Thomas & Sister Sharmila

From I Shine: Vyjayanthi, Lakshmi & Jason

• After a detailed discussion , following are the requirements to improve the conditions of the Pediatric Ward for CURE, CARE & COMFORT of the Patients.
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• Initiative for improvement to start with in 2 General Wards.
• To start any new project, we need to first make an estimate/ budget which would give us an idea about the success of the specific project.

We have classified the below detailed requirement into two categories;---i.e One time and Recurring.

1. Wall Writing Board with Markers-----2 Nos------ Cost---One time

2. Drawing Book with crayons-----------2 dozen----Cost- Recurring

3. Thermocol for cartoons, etc----------Few -------Cost - One time

4. Posters Involving Sports, Hygiene---Few------Cost - One time

5. Channel Music-------1 No.-----Cost one time

6. Soft Toys---------------Few------Cost - Recurring

7. Toiletry Items- Like Bathing Soap, Washing Soap, Powder, Towels [ all sample size]- Cost -Recurring

8. Flask for hot water------4 Nos---Cost recurring

9. Diapers- Plastic---------1 Dozen- Cost -Recurring

All the above would be handed over to the sister in charge who would give us the status from time to time about consumption

We now need involvement of all volunteers to come forward and contribute in the manner they are comfortable.

Kindly mention your choice of service-

[a] contribution by purchase of any of the abovementioned items .

[b] contribution by way of creative charts, posters

[c] contribution by way of counseling to the mothers and the baby patients.

Volunteers who are interested to support financially for purchase of items are requested to even find out the cost of the same, which would help us in our project budget.

Once we get the feedback, we would be making a project estimate report and circulate it .

regards

vyjayanthi

Project SMILE !! - First contact meeting 10th April 2010

A meeting was conducted with the ward sisters - Mrs. Christina & Ms.Sharmila at 2pm to 4pm .

Aim: To listen to their views and problems at the baby ward.

Main Problem :

1. Lack of hygiene in poor people.
2. Lack of space for play area.
   
3. Poor patients tend to take home blankets etc provided by hospital which make ward curb such items to be provided.
   
4. Lack of Child friendly environment.
   
5. Lack of appropriate funds for very poor patients.

I-Shiner Vyjayanthi & Lakshmi were present to take down points. There was a very productive discussion between the staff members and the volunteers.

NEXT STEP : Vyjayanthi would tabulate the discussion into a MISSION Profile and present it to the group where the next course of action would be discussed.