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remembered that the above estimate does not make allowances for
other cases, such as Measles, Influenzal Pneumonia, Ophthalmia,
etc.
The Committee considered building—
(1) A Pavilion of 24 beds.
(2) An Observation Ward on the cubicle system, of 10 to 12
beds.
*The additional population to be expected in the district in
the near future may foe calculated as follows:—
"Additional
Houses. Population.
L.C.C.—Dagenham 3,200 12,800
City of London Corporation 2,400 9,600
Ilford Scheme 356 1,424
5,956 23,824
*Calculated at 4 persons per house.
i.e., roughly another 24 beds would be required. I think that the
two wards I have mentioned might be sufficient if no Scarlet
Fever epidemic was to arise; but in the re-planning of the Hospital
it is necessary to estimate for another pavilion of 24 beds to
be erected if required.
It will also be necessary to consider whether:—
1. The present boilers will be sufficient
2. The present laundry will be sufficient
for the increased hospital accommodation.
The following additional staff would be required for the new
Pavilion:—
1 Sister. 1 Ward Maid.
2 Staff Nurses. 1 Laundry Maid.
3 Probationers. 1 Housemaid.
For a cubicle ward of 12 beds, at least four or five Nurses
would be required.
With regard to accommodation for nursing and domestic
staff, these are at present scattered over three buildings as shown
on the next sheet. This will become more and more unsatisfactory
as the staff increases. It is advisable that all the female staff
should be in one administrative block.
* In view of the alterations in the proposed schemes these figures have,
now been reduced.