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Hornsey 1959

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]

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Nurses' Work and Education
The nurses have been most co-operative and helpful with the observation
visits of students from various training schools. Two nurses have
themselves attended refresher courses during the year.
Equipment
An Oxford type hoist was received early in the year and has been in
almost constant use since its arrival. It is of great use to both the nurse
and the patient's relatives. Also it is easily transportable by private car.
Other equipment and nursing aids have been obtained from the British
Red Cross Society who have, as usual, been most helpful with all the many
calls on their service.
Transport
The situation has improved considerably, particularly in Hornsey where
cycling is so difficult, and ten of the fourteen nurses now use some form of
motorised transport.

The following table shows the work of the service during 1959: -

Type of CaseNo. of new cases attended by home nurses during yearNo. of cases on register at end of yearNo. of visits paid by home nurses during year
MFTotalMFTotal
Medical6701270194014642657263875
Surgical46107153616224712
Infectious Diseases61521---216
Tuberculosis152843610162977
Maternal Complications-1010-11176
Others23531
Totals7391433217215845361171987