Protect, Rinse and Dry
Oct 25 at 12:02pm
Members of the Beds & Support Surfaces Section of the British Healthcare Trades Association have produced this publication in collaboration with representatives from the Textile Coaters and Coated Fabrics industry and representatives of the UK Cleaning Products Industry Association (UKCPI) and the Healthcare Ergonomics and Patient Safety Unit (HEPSU), Loughborough University.
The publication focuses on the care, cleaning and inspection of healthcare mattresses. Its purpose is to respond to a Medical Device Alert that highlighted that mattress covers can become damaged at any time during use or staorage, for example from needle stick, strikethrough, damage from sharp objects, abrasion during handling, transport or movement and inappropriate cleaning and decontamination procedures.
It informs users of mattresses as to the causes and consequences of damage and provides guidance on caring for the mattress in accordance with best practice. A copy is available below for download.