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those who for some reason cannot be admitted to the general ward.
If required, the accommodation can be increased to 20 patients.
The Operating Theatre is situated at the end of the building and
is equipped for general use as well as the specialised needs of the
hospital. Adjoining the Theatre is a sterilising room fitted with
electrical requisites and apparatus for rendering dressings aseptic.
The table is of stainless steel and an excellent operating light is
obtained by means of an adjustable shadowless lamp.
A special cubicle connected with the Theatre by a covered way
is used as an anaesthetic room, or for the reception of the patient.
Block E.
As previously mentioned this consists of two wards of 10 and
12 beds respectively with two separation rooms adjoining' for
special cases. This block is used for patients suffering from acute
Diphtheria. On both sides there is a verandah, glass covered on
the south-eastern aspect, the wards are light and lofty, suitably
decorated and have numerous power points for steam kettles, etc.
Sanitary blocks at each end are roomy, well ventilated, and
contain modern equipment for the disinfection of articles and
utensils. The ward kitchen, as else where, is fitted with sterilising
plant for crockery, etc., linen and store rooms adjoin. The
entrance hall permits easy transference of patients from the
ambulance under cover.
Administrative Block and Nurses Home.
This consists of a main block of three storeys comprising the
following rooms:—
Ground Floor.—Matron's Flat.
Recreation rooms for Sisters, Staff Nurses, and
Probationers.
Domestic Staff Recreation Room.
Dispensary and Laboratory.
General Office and Waiting Room.
Lecture Room.
Medical Superintendent's Room.
First Floor.— Sisters' Bed-sitting Rooms.
Nursing Staff Bedrooms.