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Collection of mattress and pumps from patients with actual or suspected COVID-19

March 31, 2020

Please carry out the following for ALL airflow mattresses AND pumps that have been used by a patient with Actual or Suspected Covid-19 infection:

 Wipe down each mattress and pump with Chlor clean or clinell wipes

  • Place in separate clear bags and secure with cable tie
  • Complete ‘The Declaration of Contamination Status’ forms FULLY for each item
  • Place the form and item in a second clear bag
  • Secure with cable tie

NB – MATTRESSES AND PUMPS WILL NOT BE COLLECTED UNLESS THESE INSTRUCTIONS HAVE BEEN FOLLOWED CORRECTLY.

Tissue Viability Service will provide these forms, extra bags and cable ties- please call if you are running low.

If you have any queries, please contact the Tissue Viability Team on #3278

Thank you for your cooperation