This article is evidence-based, verified by\u00a0<\/em>Dr. Ahmed Zayed<\/em><\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When patients become bedridden for a long time, there\u2019s no point in keeping them at the hospital. Instead, a better alternative is to bring the patient home and arrange for home-care services. The patient\u2019s loved ones can arrange for essential medicines, instruments, and a hospital bed<\/a>, as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The first step of home care is to choose the right type of bed mattress<\/a>. Healthcare providers usually recommend a foam mattress with different kinds of linens. You should consult the doctor to decide which antimicrobial fabric use \u2013 vinyl, urethane, or a combination of the two. We recommend one that is easy to maintain and clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether you\u2019re cleaning the bed yourself or you\u2019ve hired a nurse, make sure that clean hands touch the bed. To ensure this, first, disinfect your hands using a sanitizer or soap. Then, dry your hands with a clean towel. Next, put on disposable gloves and an apron to make sure that you don\u2019t transfer any bacteria to the bed while you\u2019re cleaning it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Decontamination refers to the cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing of the mattress to make it safe for the patient. The three parts of decontaminating include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cleaning: <\/strong>The procedure of removing microorganisms and the sources that allow them to thrive on the patient\u2019s bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disinfection: <\/strong>Reducing the number of microorganisms to reduce the risk they pose against the patient\u2019s health. These microorganisms include fungal species, bacillus species, nonhemolytic streptococcus species, Staphylococcus aureus, and methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sterilization: <\/strong>This is the final process of ridding the mattress of bacterial spores. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The process of decontamination is carried out in the following steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This step is pretty essential when it comes to ensuring the overall hygiene of the patient\u2019s room. When you\u2019re done cleaning, remove all the used towels, gloves, aprons, and other dirty objects. Any left-over cleaning fluids, soiled linens, and other cleaning materials should be kept away from the mattress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While it\u2019s important to clean the mattress properly, you should also know how to make sure it doesn\u2019t get too dirty. Here are some useful tips on keeping a hospital bed mattress clean: <\/p>\n\n\n\n