Last year we took on the additional responsibility of performing pre-employment physical examinations on recruits for the U.S. Capitol Police Department, as well as performing annual physical examinations on U.S. Capitol Police personnel 55 years of age and older. Although we are handling an ever increasing workload, two assistant physicians and myself have refined our procedures where we can continue to see more patients without additional help. I am an Internist with a sub-specialty in cardiology. The two assistant physicians are fully trained, Board certified Internists. In addition to my administrative assistant and the above physicians, my staff includes thirteen registered nurses, three medical technicians and seven Navy Hospital Corpsmen. The enlisted staff are highly trained technicians who not only function as first aid and emergency paramedics for the Congress, its staff and tourists, but also each is highly qualified in special technology i.e. laboratory, x-ray, pharmacy, physiotherapy, etc. Additionally, all are ready and able to perform in many capacities such as licensed ambulance drivers, certified cardio-pulmonary resuscitation technicians, medical transcribers, along with being able to perform numerous other duties. We are constantly trying to update the services which can be provided to Members in the office. Based on the premise that each Member represents an average of 475,000 constituents, it is obvious that any procedure that we can do to save the Members time is important. To preclude the Member of having to travel to Bethesda or Walter Reed for his consultations, we have regular surgical proctology, orthopedic, dermatology, and podiatry clinics held in my office, Other clinics are held periodically. We provided an estimated $975,000.00 worth of services last Fiscal Year. Mr. Chairman, I would like to comment on one more area of operation, that of the pharmacy operation in the Office of the Attending Physician. Last May and in each subsequent issue of Pharmacy Times, the editor urged its readers to write Members of Congress concerning the employment of a Registered Pharmacist in the Capitol Pharmacy. Members have received letters from their constituents urging the employment of a Registered Pharmacist in our pharmacy. I have been assured that the Capitol Pharmacy is operated legally under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Navy Medical Department. Chapter 21, U.S. Navy Manual of the Medical Department is the basic governing document for the operation of Navy pharmacies. The Capitol Pharmacy is one of several regional satellite pharmacies that is staffed by Navy Pharmacy Technicians and supervised by a Registered Navy Pharmacist. It is not unique for the Navy to have satellite pharmacies staffed by pharmacy technicians. Many outpatient clinics and small dispensaries operate in this manner. It is however, unique for any pharmacy operation to have such close physician supervision as our pharmacy here in the Capitol since myself and my, two assistant physicians see all the patients and do all the prescribing. The filling of a minimum of 5,000 prescriptions per quarter is the criteria used in assignment of Registered Naval Pharmacists to satellite pharmacies. We presently do not come close to meeting this criteria. However, because of the concern of Members who have received inquiries about the operation of our pharmacy, I have asked that a full time Registered Naval Pharmacist be assigned to my staff. I will be glad to answer any further questions or supply any additional information the Subcommittee may wish to include in the hearing record. Freeman H. Cary, M.D. FHC: ph cc: Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives TECHNICAL ASSISTANT'S DUTIES Mr. CONTE. Mr. Chairman, what does this technical assistant do? Mr. COLLEY. He is, in effect, the administrative assistant to the doctor, in the management of the office. Mr. CONTE. He is not a doctor? Mr. COLLEY. No, sir, he is a management, administrative person. Mr. BENJAMIN. This is not a new position. Mr. COLLEY. It has been there for many years. Mr. CONTE. But it is a high-paying position, $32,400; that is a lot of money for sitting in that office over there. OFFICE OF THE DOORKEEPER Mr. BENJAMIN. Office of the Doorkeeper. Mr. HENSHAW. Yes, sir. I will now briefly introduce the two fiscal year 1980 estimates under the control of the Doorkeeper. For salaries, including overtime for the Publications and Distribution Service, for the Office of the Doorkeeper, $4,615,100. [Table follows:] APPROPRIATIONS, ACTUAL EXPENDITURES, UNEXPENDED BALANCES Includes a nonexpenditure transfer of funds ($45,000) to the Office of the Sergeant at Arms. 35-533 079 20 (Pt. 2) Rules of the House provide that at the beginning of a new Congress, the Caucus of the Majority The Doorkeeper, as a House Officer, strictly enforces the rules which deal with the privileges of the Hall and is accountable for the conduct of his employees, under Rule V, Section 651. The Office of the Doorkeeper generally oversees the activities of the Pages, Doormen, Publications Distribution Service, Document Room and Cloakrooms. Other areas under the direction of the Doorkeeper include the House Barber Shop, which functions under the Committee on House Administration, as well as the House Radio, TV, and Periodical Press Galleries which are accredited by the Speaker of the House. GALLERY PASSES A written request must be hand carried to the For security reasons we request that you record the name and pass number when they are issued. Passes should not be sent through the mail. Service, the House Document Room, Publications Distribution Service, and the Office of Photography. In the past Congress, I feel as though we improved on our existing functions, and I hope, and expect, to continue these improvements in the 96th Congress. I would like to state here that I am available to the Members of Congress at any time. Now, Mr. Chairman, and gentlemen, I am prepared to answer any questions you may have. If I might remind the Chairman, considering demands on Members' time, there are eight areas, what is your pleasure? Mr. BENJAMIN. We will proceed with the eight. Mr. MOLLOY. Very good. The first area that I have is the administrative office, itself. Mr. BENJAMIN. Would you tell the subcommittee what page you are on? Mr. MOLLOY. These are just my notes, sir. For the sake of brevity, too, I can handle this, and if you want to interrupt, I would be happy. We issue blocks of gallery passes; make arrangements for gallery reservations, and special events; prepare and deliver caucus notices; supervise attendants in the Prayer Room, Statuary Hall, the Congressional Women's Suite and the Members' Family Lounge; Distribute the Congressional Record in the Chamber, and store a limited number to meet the demand. We also initiate payroll work for 340 positions, averaging 60 actions per month. That is the immediate office, and I would be happy to answer any questions. [The information follows:] Rules of the House provide that at the beginning of a new Congress, the Caucus of the Majority The Doorkeeper, as a House Officer, strictly enforces the rules which deal with the privileges of the Hall and is accountable for the conduct of his employees, under Rule V, Section 651. The Office of the Doorkeeper generally oversees the activities of the Pages, Doormen, Publications Distribution Service, Document Room and Cloakrooms. Other areas under the direction of the Doorkeeper include the House Barber Shop, which functions under the Committee on House Administration, as well as the House Radio, TV, and Periodical Press Galleries which are accredited by the Speaker of the House. GALLERY PASSES A written request must be hand carried to the For security reasons we request that you record the name and pass number when they are issued. Passes should not be sent through the mail. |