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Ilford 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ilford]
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46
Training of Nurses.—During 1946, 5 nurses passed Parts I and II,
5 passed Part I and 3 passed Part II of the Preliminary Examination of the
General Nursing Council, and 14 obtained the Certificate by passing the
Final Examination (9 student nurses, 6 staff nurses).
The following table shows the number of the Staff at the Isolation Hospital who were Schick and Dick tested during 1946, and also the number inoculated:—
| Numbers Schick Tested:— | Nurses | Domestics |
|---|---|---|
| Positive | 9 | 3 |
| Negative | 24 | 13 |
| Numbers inoculated (full course) | 7 | 3 |
| Numbers re-tested:— | ||
| Negative after full course of inoculations | 5 | 1 |
| Positive after full course of inoculations, and re-inoculated | - | - |
| Numbers Dick Tested:— | ||
| Positive | 7 | 2 |
| Negative | 26 | 14 |
| Numbers inoculated (full course) | 7 | 2 |
| Numbers re-tested:— | ||
| Negative after full course of inoculations | 6 | 1 |
| Positive after full course of inoculations, and re-inoculated | - | - |
No member of the Nursing Staff contracted Diphtheria or Scarlet
Fever.
Since April, 1945, arrangements have been operative whereby all
nursing and domestic staff are examined for evidence of tuberculous infection.
All entrants are subjected to clinical and radiological examination and
tuberculin testing. Where necessary they are kept under supervision and
re-examined at stated intervals.
In 1946 examinations were conducted as follows:—
| Primary examination on engagement. | Re-examinations. | |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Staff | 44 | 87 |
| Domestic Staff | 29 | 39 |
These investigations have been carried out by Dr. Currid, Tuberculosis
Officer, Essex County Council, to whom I am greatly indebted for so willingly
undertaking the considerable amount of work entailed and for his most
helpful advice and co-operation.
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 1946 the number of cases admitted was 159. Payment was at
the agreed rate of 12s. 6d. per day, plus a charge of 2s. per mile for use of
ambn lance.
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.
Oxygen Tents.—During 1946 oxygen tents were used on 34 occasions
with very satisfactory results. The charge for the use of a tent is 17s. 6d.
per day.