View report page

37
January, 1938.
The high level in general health and well-being amongst the
children has been steadily maintained, and is regarded in many
quarters as a standard to be achieved by similar Institutions
throughout the Country. No effort is spared to make the children
feel that they are being prepared for citizenship on equal terms
with any other group of boys and girls.
A few cases of serious illness have arisen, and there has been
one death, which is fully reported upon elsewhere.
Twenty cases of Mumps and eleven of Whooping Cough
constitute the bulk of the infectious diseases; the remainder,
eight cases of Scarlet Fever and three each of Diphtheria and
Measles, bring the total up to 45. (The number of cases admitted
to the East Ham Infectious Diseases Hospital was 24.)
The supply of medical and surgical requisites has been adequate
for our needs.
There has been ample accommodation for all age groups,
and we are fortunate to possess in the Nursery sufficient room
for the large number of admissions in recent months.
As reported elsewhere, I have completed a systematic examination
of all the children under my care, and the defects discovered
are being remedied as soon as possible.
I have examined all cases on admission and discharge, and
have vaccinated children when required, after obtaining parental
consent.
I have visited sick children in the Scattered Homes as and
when required, and am assured of the general well-being of the
children in these Homes.
The diet, clothing, and daily routine of the children I consider
to be well suited to the various age groups. A word of praise is
due to the Charge Nurses in their vigilant endeavour to clothe
the children adequately, having due regard to the ever changing
weather.
Minor illness and accidents amongst the staff have been
treated as occasion demanded, and one is impressed by the sincere
desire to return to duty at the earliest possible moment.