Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Willesden]
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In connection with the adoption of either of the foregoing
proposals, the following matters also require attention
:—
Alterations to Existing Pavilion.—These are :—
1. The enlargement of the Ward Linen Store to at least
double its present capacity.
2. The provision of a wash-hand basin for the use of the
staff.
3. The replacement of the sink in the scullery by one of
suitable depth and size.
4. The replacement of the sinks in the Sanitary Annexes
to the Ward by wash-hand basins.
5. The replacement of the slop sinks by linen sluice sinks.
6. The provision of a small room attached to each Sani-
tary Annexe for the discharge of patients.
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7. The conversion of the three rooms now used by the
Caretaker into three separate wards for isolation,
observation or special cases, as might be necessary.
8. The necessary repairs.
Alterations to the Outhouse.—These include :—
1. Provision for coals, both house coal and steam coal.
It is desirable that the latter should be stored near
the boiler.
2. The enlargement of the steeping chamber to take in
the two small adjacent chambers.
3. Repairing the mortuary.
4. The conversion of an existing chamber into a work-
shop for general repairs.
5. The conversion of an existing chamber into a fur-
niture, etc., store.