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The number of return cases was very small, only three times
during the year did we get eases returned after a patient had been
discharged. There had not been any post Scarletinal Diphtheria
cases or any return eases of Diphtheria.
Enteric Fever.—Fifteen cases have been treated during
the year and all have recovered.
There has been accommodation for all cases requiring
admission during the year, though I could wish that the wards
were more up-to-date. The results, however, shew a record which
leaves little to be desired.
The Staff consists of:—
Matron
Staff Nurse
Three Assistant Nurses
Three Probationers
Three Ward Maids
Cook
Laundry Maid (with Assistant)
Caretaker
The cost for the year ending December 31st, 1906, was
£1,436 inclusive of everything, or at the rate of £6 10s. per patient,
or 3/6 per diem whilst in the Hospital. The average number of
days each patient was detained was 37. I think these figures
are most satisfactory.
I regret very much indeed, that the accommodation for nurses,
and the kitchen, and food storing accommodation remain as they
were, and trust that the Council may see their way to consider these
matters at the very earliest opportunity.