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Mattress Audit

by Michelle Love-Patel, from the Community

Use this mattress audit checklist to evaluate the condition, hygiene, and safety of patient mattresses in clinical settings. Inspect cover integrity, seams, zips, and water penetration, check for staining inside the cover, and assess the foam core for splitting, dampness, odors, and overall support via the fist test. For air mattresses, verify pump operation, inflation of cells, and any alarms or error codes. Document findings with photos, assign corrective actions, and escalate replacements to leadership or the manufacturer to uphold infection control and patient safety.

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Mattress Audit Checklist
This mattress audit template helps healthcare teams assess bed mattresses for patient safety and hygiene. It guides checks on cover integrity, staining, water penetration, zips and seams, and internal cover condition. The core testing section reviews foam for splitting, staining, odour, and dampness, plus a fist test for firmness. For air mattresses, it verifies pump operation, inflation of cells, and alarms or error codes. Use this tool to standardize inspections, document findings, and escalate replacements or repairs to maintain infection control and quality care.
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