[Report 1950] / Medical Officer of Health, Jersey.

  • Jersey (Channel Islands). Council.
Date:
1950
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Credit: [Report 1950] / Medical Officer of Health, Jersey. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Kitchen and domestic offices. The kitchen block has been completely reorga¬ nised. The obsolete hard-fuel grate has been removed and in its place a modern gas-cooking unit has been installed, with a stand-by range for emer¬ gency purposes. The walls of the kitchen have been tiled and the whole area redecorated, so that the cooking arrangements and food-storage facilities may now be regarded as the acme of hygiene and in every way satisfactory. The Farm. The farm showed a profit on the year’s working of ^,116 6s. 5d. Supplies to the hospital in the way of fresh vegetables, potatoes, fruit, milk, eggs and pork amounted to the sum of -£2,865 6s. °d- sterling at market prices. Gardens. The gardens have been well maintained and a good supply of flowers for the hospital was provided. Repair and upkeep of buildings. Maintenance and repair work has been carried out as required, and the ground floor wards and corridors have largely been redecorated in bright and cheerful colours. Heat, light and power. The Insurance Company’s Inspector has reported favourably in regard to the power house, mechanical plant and electrical fittings and apparatus generally.