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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 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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ISOLATION HOSPITAL.
From 1st April, 1919, to 31st March, 1920.
Days.
381 Patients treated in Scarlet Fever Wards 18,521
515 Patients treated in Diphtheria Wards 24,578
14 Patients treated in Cubicles 606
Number of patients—days 43,705
ESTABLISHMENT CHARGES.
'£
Provisions 3,785
Linen, Bedding, and Furniture 455
Chandlery and Sundries 957
Lighting, Heating and Water 2,020
Repairs to Hospital and Maintenance of Grounds 741
Rates, Taxes, and Insurance 184
Office Expenses 124
Salaries and Wages 4,299
£12,565
PATIENTS' EXPENSES.
'£
Medicines and Medical Appliances, Antitoxin and
Disinfectants 1,009
Stimulants 21
Maintenance of Ambulances 714
£1.744
Average cost per patient per day, 6s. 6½d.