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Transcribed by Greville Watson, November 2010 |
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Northamptonshire County Council [Extract]
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In the first five months of the year, 70 beds were available for the treatment of patients suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis. These were allocated as follows:- Men 28, Women 28, Children 14 (Boys 7, Girls 7). Of these beds, 14 only were available for acute and advanced cases. In addition, a separate room is fitted up in the administrative block with an emergency bed for an acute or advanced case, when required. On June 4th the new hospital block for 14 female cases (advanced or acute) was brought into use. (A description of these new premises was given in last year’s Report). A fireproof staircase to the nurses’ and maids’ quarters was also erected. Previous to the opening of this new block, 7 hospital beds in the administrative block were occupied by female patients. The female patients were transferred to the new block and the 14 hospital beds in the administrative block are now occupied by male patients. There are now 84 beds in the Sanatorium (in addition to the emergency bed) allocated as follows:- Men 35, Women 35, Children 14. 28 of these are being used for acute and advanced cases. Two beds have been allotted to the Tuberculosis Officer for the purpose of special treatment such as artificial pneumothorax and gold. For the third year in succession all the beds in the Sanatorium have been occupied throughout the year. The London County Council kept an average of eleven beds occupied. There were 148 admissions (68 males, 68b females, 12 children) and 138 discharges (59 males, 67 females, 12 children). A large proportion of the adult cases admitted were of a serious and heavy type, with well marked disease. Only one third of the male patients, and about a tenth of the female patients, admitted, were engaged in the boot and shoe industry. The electric supply to the Sanatorium is at present direct current. I understand that this will soon be changed to alternating current. When this takes place it is hoped to have an X-ray apparatus installed. All the paths and roads have been kept in good repair during the year by the |
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Gifts
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Gifts of eggs, books, magazines, toys and clothing have been received and, in addition, many Christmas gifts. Concerts and plays have also been given. The Committee, the Medical Superintendent, and the patients are most grateful to these donors and helpers. |
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School
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Women patients continue to give useful help in instruction of the children ; women free from infection are chosen for this purpose. |
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General
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The chief exercises and occupations are walking, gardening (including fruit growing and packing), poultry rearing and pig keeping, joinery, carpentry, painting etc. A demonstration in fruit tree grafting was given by the The patients continue to help in the upkeep of the grounds and buildings. The farm and garden have been well run by the new gardener, and, once again, without loss. Fruit was exhibited at the It is of the upmost importance that patients, after leaving the Sanatorium, should report to the Tuberculosis Officer. To aid in this direction, the Medical Superintendent sees all patients on discharge, and, in addition, each discharged patient receives printed instructions to this effect. In the case of children, the parent or guardian receives these instructions. They are also advised to get in touch immediately with their own doctor. The Medical Superintendent encourages all ex-patients to keep in close touch with him, and it is gratifying that many do so. |
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