A ward is unfortunately necessary, completely isolated, where a sick
case, brought in with small-pox or erysipelas or the like, could be
delivered and entirely separated from the others, or where a case of
puerperal fever or peritonitis (though such ought never to arise after
delivery in a properly constructed and managed institution) could be
transferred. But if, unfortunately, puerperal fever should appear in the
hospital, no new admissions should be allowed until the buildings have
been thoroughly cleansed, lime-washed, and aired.
The segregation ward must have a nurse’s room, and a provision of sink,
slop-sink, &c.