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ISOLATION HOSPITAL.
In last year's report it was stated that this Hospital, which
was closed during the later period of the war, was again opened
for the reception of Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria patients on
13th December, 1918.
The subjoined figures and particulars therefore relate to a
full calendar year.
The Hospital as a part of the Public Health Service has a
Sub-Committee of its own, which meets once a month at the
Hospital, and of which Capt. D. M. Smith, J.P., is Chairman.
The Medical Officer of Health is the Medical Superintendent
and attends the patients. The Deputy Medical Officer of Health
attends in his absence. An arrangement also exists whereby Dr.
Kennedy, a local practitioner, can be summoned in an emergency.
The Matron, Miss Ryan, has held the position for many
years, and is thoroughly conversant with her duties.
These arrangements are adequate for the efficient conduct of
the Hospital, and dispense with the services of a Resident
Medical Officer.
As mentioned in the report to the Education Committee,
children suffering from Scabies are treated at the Hospital by
means of baths and inunction with sulphur ointment, their
clothing at the same time undergoing disinfection.
During the year this treatment has been carried out on 426
occasions.