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Havering 1973
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Havering]
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HOME NURSING
1973 1972 1971
Number of persons nursed -
Under 5 years of age 16 19 15
Ages 5-64 762 809 695
Age 65 and over 2696 2379 1740
Total number of persons nursed 3474 3207 2450
Number of nursing visits made
during the year 118,803 109,506 96649
Sickroom Equipment
Details of the various items issued on loan free of charge to patients being nursed at home are as follows
| ARTCILES ISSUED | NUMBER |
|---|---|
| Air Rings | 77 |
| Back Rests | 298 |
| Bed Cradles | 167 |
| Bed Pans | 208 |
| Bed Pans (Rubber) | 4 |
| Beds Leads | 31 |
| Bed Tables | 41 |
| Commodes | 521 |
| Crutches | 66 prs |
| Drawsheets | 78 |
| Feeding Cups | 36 |
| Fireguards | 3 |
| Foam Rings | 213 |
| Fracture Boards | 26 |
| Mattresses | 22 |
| Pillows | 1 |
| Pillow Covers (Plastic) | 10 |
| Plastic Sheets | 317 |
| Pole and Chain Pulleys | 30 |
| Ripple Beds | 35 |
| Sheepskins | 10 |
| Sputum Mugs | 6 |
| Urinals (Female) | 22 |
| Urinals (Male) | 156 |
| Walking Aids (Quads) | 11 |
| Walking Aids (Tripods) | 40 |
| Walking Frames | 199 |
| Walking Sticks | 193 |
| Wheelchairs | 351 |
| TOTAL | 3172 |
Disposal sheets, interlinern and plastic pants are also issued free
of charge for incontinent patients being nursed at home.
During 1973 91,325 sheets, 70,100 interliners and 790 pairs of plastic
panto were issued.
INCONTINENT LAUNDRY SERVICE
The laundry service provided by the Department collected a total of
19,131 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.