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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
East Ham 1919
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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ISOLATION HOSPITAL.
From 1st April, 1918, to 31st March, 1919.
| Days. | |
| 239 Patients treated in Scarlet Fever Wards 1,732 wks 2 days | 12,126 |
| 279 Patients treated in Diphtheria Wards 2,089 wks 1 day | 14,624 |
| 77 Ptients treated in Cubicles 267 wks 3 days | 1,872 |
| Number of patient—days | 28,622 |
ESTABLISHMENT CHARGES.
| Provisions | 2,896 |
| Linen, Bedding, and Furniture | 3& |
| Chandlery and Sundries | 554 |
| Lighting, Heating and Water | 1,336 |
| Repairs to Hospital and Maintenance of Grounds | 469 |
| Rates, Taxes, and Insurance | 190 |
| Office Expenses | 85 |
| Salaries and Wages | 3,174 |
| £9,036 |
PATIENTS EXPENSES.
| £ | |
|---|---|
| Medicines and Medical Appliances, Antitoxin and Disinfectants | 531 |
| Stimulants | 17 |
| Maintenance of Ambulances | 539 |
| £1,087 |
Average cost per patient per day, 7s. 1d.