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Comment on: MHRA issue infection alert on mattresses
On our ward we take part in these cleaning procedures. Any time we clean a mattress whether it is between patients or day to day cleaning and making beds we clean the mattress inspecting for cracks and we (the nurses) pour small amount of water on top of the mattress, unzip mattress cover and inspect for any leakage. It is then written on the mattress in marker pen when checked and if it is leaking or cracked it is condemned and no longer used and a new replacement is sent up to the ward to be used. This is quite a new procedure for us but if it cuts down infection and hospital stays surely it must be a good thing as it doesn't take long.
