Launderable mattress barrier may cut hospital-acquired infections

Clostridium difficile can be spread via neglected surfaces, such as those underneath hospital beds


A launderable mattress cover can help prevent the spread of Clostridium difficile, according to an article on the MD website.

C diff. can be spread via neglected surfaces, such as those underneath hospital beds.

The cover covers the mattress and the bed deck.

It allows the hospitals to ensure that the bed and bed deck are cleaned and also allows the environmental services staff to turn the room over quickly.

Read the article.

 

 



November 28, 2018


Topic Area: Infection Control


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