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the necessary lavatory accommodation; an administrative
block with nurses' quarters: porter's lodge with discharging
rooms, laundry and disinfecting chamber, coach
house and mortuary.
A covered verandah runs practically the whole length
of the pavilion on the south-eastern side.
In my report for 1909, I advocated the provision of a
small ward or wards for the purpose of observation wards
for doubtful cases, and mentioned the matter again in my
last report; but this has not yet been provided.
The establishment is in charge of a Medical Superintendent,
with a staff of two trained nurses (supplemented
by the engagement of a temporary nurse when occasion
requires) two maids and a porter; and is connected with
the residence of the Medical Superintendent, the Council
Offices, the Fire Brigade and the Police by telephone.
An ambulance with two beds is provided for the
removal of patients.
The arrangement made in 1905 with the Croydon and
Wimbledon Joint Hospital Board for the reception of
small-pox patients from this district was determined by the
Board in March.
The Council were, however, able to make new arrangements
with the Uxbridge Joint Hospital Board for the
treatment of cases of this disease from this district at their
Hospital at Yeading.
Schools.
There are four Public Elementary Schools in the
district, which have been under constant observation and
are kept in good repair.