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West Ham 1929

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]

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Entertainment.
Whist Drives have been held almost every month. Several
Concert Parties also visited the Sanatorium. The billiard handicaps
were much appreciated.
Heating.
The Wards and Recreation Rooms are now almost entirely
equipped with radiators, a welcome change from fires. They
have proved a great success from every point of view.
Nursing Staff.
During the year 12 Nurses presented themselves for Part I.
of the examination for the Certificate of the Tuberculosis Association.
Nine were successful. Six Nurses sat for the final part.
All were successful, one obtaining honours.
Staff.
Medical—
Medical Superintendent.
Assistant Medical Officer.
Office—
Assistant Steward.
Nursing-
Matron.
Assistant Matron and Sister Tutor.
3 Sisters (one night).
1 Nurse-Housekeeper.
6 Assistant Nurses.
14 Probationers.
Domestic—
28 (including 6 laundry-maids and 1 sewing maid).
Males—
1 Caretaker.
1 Handyman.
1 Stoker.
1 Gardener.
4 Porters.
1 Night Watchman.
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