Caring for the sick

how many hospitals in 1700 were in england

5 (all in london)

why was there expansion of hospitals in 18th century

philanthropy of the wealthy

Who did new hospitals cater to

respectable working class people

where did the rich get treatment

at home

what was the conditions of hospitals

overcrowded and unsanitary

what did architecture designs of hospitals start to include by end of 19th century

specialised departments and special wards

what kind of a profession did nursing become

recognized and respected

what did curable hospitals focus on

patients expected to recover and focus on care and treatment

what did incurable hospitals focus on

terminal illnesses and giving care

what did lying in hospitals focus on

women giving birth, especially due to high maternal and infant mortality rate but most still give birth at home

what did specialist hospitals focus on

specific diseases or patient groups (eg-tuberculosis)

when did specialist hospitals begin to increase

mid 19th century

What kind of family was nightingale born into

wealthy

where did nightingale get her nursing training

Germany

what did nightingale claim to be driven by

strong sense of duty and a divine voice calling

When was the crimean war

1854-56

what kind of sanitation practices did nightingale implement in Scutari

rigorous sanitation practices like improvements in hygiene, laundry facilities, diet kitchen and organization of supplies

How much did Florence Nightingale’s changes bring down the mortality rate of wounded soldiers to in 6 months

40% to 2%

what was the pavillion plan

design emphasising better ventilation and separate sanitary facilities

What school did Nightingale open and where

Nightingale school for nurses at st thomas hospital in london

what training was emphasized at Nightingale school for nurses

rigorous education, hands on patient care and moral healthcare commitment