This document reports the findings of an enquiry which was set up to look into the duties and training of head porters, in order to determine the kind of training likely to produce and maintain the most efficient service in a hospital. Having collected information from 66 hospital authorities and ...
In 1961 the king's Fund decided to set up a Working Party to enquire into the duties and training of domestic administrators in order to determine the kind of training likely to produce and maintain the most efficient service. The duties of domestic administrators are described and the following training ...
This memorandum updates the recommendations made in the 1950 memorandum to reflect changes in the nursing profession. The recommendations cover the following: provision of a doctor for the nurses; entry into hospital; sick bay facilities; prevention of infection; mental health of the nurses (that is, relationships, counselling and companionship); living ...
A study carried out over a twelve month period investigated the use of detergents, detergent dispensers, rinse additives and injectors in hospital catering departments. However, observations on other aspects of dishwashing were noted during the study and ways in which these processes could be more efficient are included.
This booklet contains the papers given at the third building conference arranged by the King's Fund. Each paper given at the Conference is followed by notes of the discussions which took place. The objectives of the Conference were: to learn from each other's experience; to appreciate other's points of view, ...