Maintaining hygiene and safety in healthcare settings is paramount, and one crucial aspect is the proper decontamination of mattresses. A thorough cleaning and decontamination process between each patient minimises the risk of cross-infections and ensures the longevity and reliability of pressure mattresses. At our facility, we provide comprehensive decontamination services for all makes and models of air mattresses and pumps, ensuring they are safe and clean for every use.
The Importance of Mattress Decontamination
Regular decontamination of pressure mattresses is essential for several reasons:
- Minimising Cross-Infections: Deep cleaning between patients helps to eliminate any potential pathogens, reducing the risk of infections spreading.
- Preventing Damage: Bodily fluids can cause damage to the mattress cover and internal components, potentially leading to failure.
- Ensuring Compliance: Regular decontamination ensures compliance with health and safety standards.
Our Decontamination Process
We have developed a meticulous decontamination process to ensure that every mattress we handle is thoroughly cleaned and inspected. Here’s how we do it:
1. Arrival and Tagging
Upon arrival at our workshop, each mattress is tagged with the customer’s name to ensure accurate tracking and avoid any mix-ups.
2. Pre-Decontamination Hold
The mattress is left for approximately 24 hours before opening. This step helps to reduce the possibility of any bacteria cross-contamination.
3. Decontamination Room Procedure
- Inflation and Inspection: The mattress is placed on a bench in our decontamination room and inflated. Our engineers then inspect the covers for serviceability.
- Washing the Covers: If the covers are in a serviceable state, they are removed and placed in the washing machine. They are washed with a bactericidal and virucidal detergent at high temperatures to ensure thorough cleaning without damaging the covers.
- Cleaning the Mattress Cells: All mattress cells are cleaned with a strong disinfectant. Our engineers conduct a full inspection of each cell and the CPR valve. Any leaking or split cells are replaced.
- Pump Cleaning: The pump is also cleaned and inspected to ensure it is in optimal working condition.
4. Drying and Reassembly
The covers are dried in a tumble dryer to ensure no moisture is retained. Once dried, the mattress is reassembled and attached to the pump for an overnight test. This test ensures that the mattress and pump are in complete working order before being returned to the customer.
5. Final Steps
After the overnight test, the mattress is bagged, tagged, and ready for return to our customers, ensuring it is clean, safe, and fully functional.
Our Call & Collect Service
To make the decontamination process as convenient as possible, we offer a call and collect service. Here’s how it works:
- Log Your Collection: Simply call our team to arrange a collection.
- Bagging the Mattress: We will deliver a mattress bag with a label. Bag up the mattress and pump, and our driver will collect it on their next visit.
Ensuring Quality and Safety
Our on-site facilities for mattress decontamination are equipped with the necessary tools and machines, including washing machines and tumble dryers, to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
By trusting us with your mattress decontamination needs, you can be confident that every mattress returned is thoroughly cleaned, inspected, and ready for use. We are committed to providing reliable and efficient services to keep your healthcare environment safe and hygienic.
Interested? Get in touch with our team today: https://www.protec.uk.com/contact