“…Though many people are familiar with the really excellent, vigorous, corporate life of the staffs of the better hospitals, the undoubted examples still existing of less modern and less enlightened methods of hospital administration are too often thought of as typical. …”

“…— Hospital authorities responsible for the training of nurses should plan their nursing schools in accordance with the most modern concepts of nursing education and training. …”

“…— The standards of accommodation to be aimed at for resident staff in all hospitals should be as follows :— (1) Single bedrooms, properly decorated and furnished according to modern standards with adequate ventilation, heating and lighting, a comfortable armchair and if possible a fitted basin and with hot and cold water laid on. …”

“…Arrangements as regards late passes for other nurses, such as student nurses and pupil assistant nurses who have examinations to study for, should be reasonable and conform to modern standards such as those applicable in training colleges and other institutions where girls of the same ages live and study. …”

“…Suitable provision should also be made for outdoor recreation and in particular a tennis court should, wherever possible, be provided and maintained. (7) All rooms should be well lighted and ventilated, cheerfully decorated, and attractively furnished on modern lines. (8) A public telephone should be provided in the Nurses' Home. (9) Adequate toilet, cloakroom and rest room accommodation and facilities for meals or refreshments during hours of duty should be provided at the hospital for those who live out. 126/TG/RES/X/1036A/4…”

“…— In the interests of efficiency and facility of working, every hospital should make use of the most modern nursing equipment and appliances, so far as these are available. 15. …”