An assistant to the surgeon (with the title of Ward-master) is to be constantly on duty in each ward. Under instructions from the surgeon of the ward, he will superintend and be responsible for the entire treatment of the patients of the ward, during the hours in which he is appointed to be on duty.
Nurses.
Two or more nurses are to be constantly on duty in each ward. They will perform any and all duties necessary in the care of the patients, under instructions from the surgeons received through the ward-masters.
Dispensary.
A dispensary will be established on each vessel, and one or more apothecaries will be placed in charge of it. They will be responsible for the medical stores, and for their proper compounding and issue upon requisitions of the surgeons through the ward-masters.
Hospital Pantry and Linen Closet.
These will be in charge of ladies, who will issue to ward-masters or nurses, or themselves administer and dispense, under proper control of the surgeons, special diet and drink, and articles of bed and personal clothing for the patients.
Watches.
Ward-masters and nurses, and all who have part in duty of a constant character, will be divided into two watches, which will be on duty alternately, as follows:—
| 1. | From | 7 A. M. to | 1 P. M. | A | |
| 2. | " | 1 P. M. to | 4 P. M. | B | (dog watch.) |
| 3. | " | 4 P. M. to | 7 P. M. | A | " " |
| 4. | " | 7 P. M. to | 1 A. M. | B | |
| 5. | " | 1 A. M. to | 7 A. M. | A | |
| 6. | " | 7 A. M. to | 1 P. M. | B | (second day.) |