[Report 1927] / School Medical Officer of Health, Exeter.

  • Exeter (England). City Council.
Date:
1927
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    EXETER ISOLATION HOSPITAL. Report for the Year 1927. I have the honour to present the following Report of the work of the Exeter Isolation Hospital during the year :— The accommodation consists of 88 adult beds, arranged in blocks as folloAvs : One block of 24 beds for Scarlet Fever. One block of 14 beds for Diphtheria. One block of 10 beds for Enteric Fever, and used at present for Tubercular cases. One block of 20 beds, interchangeable as required. One block of 8 beds for ol)sei'vation cases. Oim block of 12 beds, provided ])y the Ministry of Pensions and Red Cross Society foi the accommodation of 12 Tubercular ex-soldiers or sailors. The Hospital has a good administrative block, Avith ample accommodation for extension of Staff, and it is recognised that in case of necessity the number of beds can be consideral)ly increased, without detriment to the efficient Avorking of the Avards and the Avell-being of the patients. The Avhole is of modern construction and design, and is an Institution far above the average. At present, contracts for tlie admission of patients exist Avith tlie following Local Anthorities and other Pul)lic Bodies :— BoroiiffJi ConnrH— Okeharnpton.