Infographic shows potential risks hiding beneath the linen
An infographic on the Becker's Infection Control and Clinical Quality website shows potential risks hiding beneath the linen.
Damaged mattresses can be infection traps because they can't be adequately cleaned between patients.
The cracks in the mattress surface allow fluids to leak to the core of the mattress and potentially transfer to the next patient.
Tape ans surgical dressings are not approved repair materials, the graphic said.
May 26, 2015
Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations
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