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Kensington 1929

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington Borough]

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Table: Provision of Bedding for Home Isolation. At the present time there are seven patients to whom bedsteads and bedding are being loaned. In two of these the assistance was given for the first time during the past twelve months, the articles issued being as follow :—

Provision of Bedding for Home Isolation. At the present time there are seven patients to whom bedsteads and bedding are being loaned. In two of these the assistance was given for the first time during the past twelve months, the articles issued being as follow :—

Bedsteads...2Mattresses...2
Bolsters......2Pillows......2
Pillow-slips...4Sheets......8
Blankets...5 Mattress CoversQuilts 2......2

Table: The total stock of bedding, etc., on loan on December 31st, 1929, was :—

The total stock of bedding, etc., on loan on December 31st, 1929, was :—

Bedsteads...4Mattresses...4
Bolsters......4Pillows......5
Pillow slips...10Sheets......19
Blankets...13Quilts• ••...5
Mattress Covers2

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Disinfection after Death or Removal to Hospital.
In all cases after death from tuberculosis the Council offer disinfection. This offer is also extended
when patients enter hospitals or sanatoria and when they change their residence.
Disinfection is also carried out upon request by the Tuberculosis Officer or private practitioners.
The following table shows the number of disinfections carried out during the year :—
Cases where bedding, etc., were disinfected by steam 175
Number of rooms disinfected 199
Bacteriological Examinations.
Specimens of Sputum submitted by Medical Practitioners for bacteriological
examination at the expense of the Council:—
At the Council's Laboratory 272
Specimens examined by the Tuberculosis Officer :—
In respect of Dispensary patients 463
Sent up by Medical Practitioners 48
Sputum Flasks.
These are supplied to patients who are infectious, and advice is given in regard to the disposal
of sputum.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,
JAMES FENTON,
Medical Officer of Health.