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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Barking 1908
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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Four examples of return eases have oocurred.
Enteric Fever.—Fourteen cases of this disease have been
admitted with 2 deaths.
There has been sufficient accommodation for all cases requiring
isolation in all three diseases during the year.
A Convalescent Home has been erected so that the recovering
cases will not be mixed with those in the acute stage.
The present staff consists of—
Matron.
Staff Nurse.
Two Assistant Nurses.
Three Probationers.
Three Ward Maids.
Cook.
Laundry Maid (with part time Assistant).
Caretaker.
The total cost of the Hospital from March, 1907 to March
1908 was £1474 17s. 5d., or about £7 per patient.
The cost per patient per diem was 3s 2½d.
The matter of accommodation for the Nursing Staff, kitchen
and food storing accommodation are receiving the attention of the