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Comment on: MHRA issue infection alert on mattresses
I would like to comment, that when a patient in the UK is either discharged or moved to another bed, the bed is only wiped down with soap and water or not at all depending upon how busy the ward is. Not surprising the bacteria that already are on the mattress might cause infection to patients. When I was visiting a hospital in Switzerland, I was told that when patient's are discharged there, the bed goes off the ward to be autoclaved and comes back with the bedding seal packed and ready for the next patient. I know which I would prefer!
