There will be no further collection of airflow mattresses and pumps from wards for the foreseeable future. They need to be cleaned (please see local guidelines for PPE use) and stored on your wards for reuse.

Please carry out the following for all airflow mattresses and pumps that have been used by any patient:

Leave mattress inflated to facilitate easier cleaning

Thoroughly wipe down each mattress and pump and cable with Chlor clean

Ensure all surface areas are cleaned on the mattress (top, underneath, sides)

Leave to dry

When dry – Place in separate clear bags and secure with cable tie

Store in suitable place on your ward for re-use

Faulty mattresses and pumps:

Follow the above cleaning (please see local guidelines for PPE use)

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 a cable tie

Label item for collection

Contact TVS who will collect and leave a replacement in the ward store.

If you require any further mattresses or have any queries, please contact the tissue viability team on ext. 3278.