[Report 1919] / Medical Officer of Health, Chichester City.

  • Chichester (England). City Council.
Date:
1919
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Credit: [Report 1919] / Medical Officer of Health, Chichester City. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    In the month of February, Whooping Cough was prevalent, and in consequence one School was closed as previously mentioned. No deaths occurred. There was no Epidemic Diarrhoea. One case of acute Poliomyelitis was notified in a child, 2 years of age, which recovered. F—SANITARY ADMINISTRATION. (1). The Staff of the Health Department comprises : i. The Medical Officer of Health. ii. The Sanitary and Housing Inspector. iii. A Clerk. In commenting upon the work of the Sanitary Inspector during the year, as requested by the Ministry of Health, I desire to report that it was fortunate the Council permitted Mr. Nash to be appointed the Government Slaughter-house Agent, enabling my department to have complete control over the slaughter-house, which was very necessary considering the amount of slaughtering done. I consider the work done by him to be very satisfactory. (2). Hospital Accommodation. The Isolation Hospital is situated in the north-east part of the City; there are separate blocks for Scarlet Fever and Diphtheria, and accommodation is provided for Enteric Fever and Pneumonia, associated with Influenza or Measles, also Cerebro-spinal Fever. The total number of beds in the Hospital is 28. The Administrative block is separate from the main building, and in it is living accom¬ modation for the Matron and Staff; there is sufficient accommodation in this block for extra nurses if required. An Ambulance carriage is also kept in the Hospital. The Staff consists of: The Matron. Staff Nurse (certificated). Three Probationers, who are given a certificate after two years’ satisfactory service.