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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Ilford 1943
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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Training of Nurses.—During 1943 3 nurses passed Parts X and II
and 2 passed Part I of the Preliminary examination of the General Nursing
Council, and 18 obtained the Certificate by passing the final examination
(2 probationers, 16 staff nurses).
The following table shows the number of the Staff at the Isolation Hospital who were Schick and Dick tested during 1943, and also the number inoculated:—
| Numbers Schick Tested:— | Nurses | Domestics |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | 23 | 8 |
| Negative | 18 | 10 |
| Numbers inoculated (full course) | 17 | 8 |
| Numbers re-tested:— | ||
| Negative after full course of inoculations .. Positive after full course of inoculations, and re-inoculated | 2 3 | |
| Numbers Dick Tested:— | ||
| Positive | 18 | 8 |
| Negative | 22 | 10 |
| Numbers inoculated (full course) .. | 15 | 7 |
| Numbers re-tested:— | ||
| Negative after full course of inoculations .. | — | — |
| Positive after full course of inoculations, and re-inoculated | 4 |
No member of the Nursing Staff contracted Scarlet Fever or Diphtheria
during the year.
The Hospital is recognised by the Conjoint Board for Part 2 of the
D.P.H. Regulations of the Board.
Admission of Cases from Barking.—The arrangement entered into with
Barking Corporation for the reception of cases of infectious disease occurring
in that area, as far as accommodation permitted, continued during the year.
During 1943 the number of cases admitted was 258. Payment was at
the agreed rate of 12s. 6d. per day, plus a charge of 2s. per mile for use of
ambulance.
Reciprocal Arrangements—Waltham Joint Hospital Board.—The arrangements
made in 1938 continued during the year, although it was not necessary
to use them. The agreed charge for maintenance is 12s. 6d. per day.