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Disposable sheets, interliners and plastic pants are also
issued free of charge for incontinent patients being nursed at home.
During 1971,72,856 sheets, 49,234 interliners and 688 pairs
of plastic pants were issued.
Incontinent Laundry Service
The laundry service provided by the Department collected'
a total of 16,157 articles from the homes of incontinent patients
for laundering at St. George's Hospital. Collection and delivery
of the articles continues to be undertaken twice weekly.
Nursing Homes
Two private nursing homes are registered in the Borough,
both of which are regularly inspected by the staff of the Health
Department. These homes provide a total of 46 beds for acute and
chronic sick patients.
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