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shot off by a solid partition from any apartments
used for living or sleeping purposes.—
A small lobby, with cross ventilation where
possible, should be provided outside the
entrance door, so as to prevent the said door
from opening directly on to any other part
of the building.—At least 1,500 cubic feet of
air space should be allotted to each bed, with
means of thorough ventilation in the sick
room, good water supply, and plenty of light,
etc.—A suitable fireplace, wherein all cooking
for the sick could be carried on, should be
provided.
Very little furniture would be needed, and
could be purchased at an hour's notice;
including portable commodes for the reception
of all dejecta, and a bath, which could be
utilised for disinfection of soiled bedding,
clothing, etc.
Wm. SEDGWICK SAUNDERS, M.D.,
Medical Officer of Health,
City of London.
Commissioners of Sewers,
Guildhall, E.C.
December, 1895.