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Recruitment
Recruitment gradually improved over the year and, as well as
trained staff, two full-time and two part-time Nursing Auxiliaries
were employed, a factor which has materially assisted in ameliorating the general situation but, due to the increased number of
visits needed, the staff remain hard-pressed and, at times, overworked.
Marie Curie Day and Night Nursing Service
Duties undertaken in the Borough by this organisation involved
the services of a night nurse for 45 patients. One patient had day
care and a further case received day and night attention, while a
further 98 received financial assistance.
Woolwich and Plumstead Relief in Sickness Fund
In accordance with this scheme some 1,500 patients received
financial help and assistance in the provision of linen, clothing,
toilet necessities, special equipment, extra nourishment, travelling
expenses, plants and fuel, etc.
Training
During 1971, eleven State Registered Nurses successfully undertook the National District Nurse Training Certificate and one
State Enrolled Nurse attended an "in-service" 10 week Day
Release training course.
4 Nursing Auxiliaries—10 x ½ day "in-service" training.
4 Integrated Students—9 weeks training.
9 Integrated Students—8 days.
Refresher Courses
Arrangements were made for 37 District Nursing Sisters to
attend refresher courses as under: —
2—2 weeks Practical Work Instruction.
5—1 week "Current Hospital Practice".
3—2 days "Treatment of Varicose Ulcers".
2—1 day "Care of the Feet".
2—1 day "Multiple Sclerosis".
3—1 day "Continuity of Patient Care".
2—1 day "Community Coronary Care".
4—1 day "Renal Dialysis".
11—i day "Practical Work Instruction".