The MedMattress Journal

Healthcare mattresses are one of the most common causes of infection while staying at a hospital. Studies published within Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology conducted that within 4 different hospitals; 72% of the mattresses tested were damaged, 47% required a new cover replacement, and 25% required a new mattress replacement (1). This level of inadequacy […]

The health and safety of your campers is top priority and being a camp nurse is a big responsibility. No matter how much preparation goes into keeping your campers safe, illnesses, injuries, and other emergencies do occur. When it comes to stocking your camp nurse stations, it’s important to be prepared to treat all camper […]

Getting Quality Sleep While Camping Camping is one of the most popular summer activities in the United States, with more people camping now than ever before. It’s estimated that 80 million people camped in the U.S. in 2022, and, of those, 7.2 million people were first time campers. Camping is a great way to relax, […]

How Support Surfaces Can Help Prevent Pressure Injuries Throughout Your Facility Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure sores or bedsores, occur when an area of skin is either under a large amount of pressure in a short period of time or less pressure over a longer period of time (4). These types of pressure injuries […]

Are You Cabin Ready for Camp Season? Spring is here, which means camp season is right around the corner. As you prepare for the new season, remember that worn out furnishings, such as camp mattresses, bunk beds, or mattress covers can lead to serious issues like bed bug infestations or bodily harm to campers. It’s […]

A good night’s sleep is essential for everyone to have a great experience at camp. That’s why mattresses need to be dry, comfortable and bug-free when the sun goes down. However, choosing the best mattress for your camp can be challenging. What kinds of mattress cores and covers are right for your campers? Which features […]

Preventing Pressure Injuries in Behavioral Health Settings Even though decubitus ulcers are less common in behavioral health units than in other hospital areas, they can develop quickly in patients with mental illness. With relevant knowledge, however, clinicians can help prevent the development of pressure injuries in behavioral health settings. This article will describe risk factors […]

Mattress Contamination and Infection Control Patient Safety Concerns Healthcare facilities wipe down and disinfect all mattresses between patients to prevent the spread of infection. Because it is protected by the cover, the mattress core is not cleaned. If the integrity of the mattress cover becomes compromised, however, blood and bodily fluids may become trapped inside […]

Therapeutic Support Surfaces in Pediatric Units Even though pressure injuries are most common in adult care units, there is an emerging awareness that acutely ill and immobilized children are also at risk. With relevant knowledge, however, clinicians can help prevent skin breakdown in pediatric settings. This article will describe risk factors for pediatric pressure ulcers […]

Therapeutic Support Surfaces in the Critical Care Unit Critically-ill patients are often physiologically and hemodynamically unstable, requiring complex treatment supporting perfusion and circulation. Pressure injuries are common complications for these patients, especially for those who are hypotensive, sedated, and mechanically ventilated. This article will describe how a multifaceted strategy that includes nutritional support, frequent repositioning, […]