Maintenance And Inspections - Opera ULTIMATE User Manual

2.4 Confirm Compliance
When used with a care bed, make sure that the mattress meets the
requirements of the care bed, failure to do this may result in entrapment
hazards and injury.
When using side rails, the side rail height from the top of the mattress
in an uncompressed condition and the top upper edge of the side rail
must be a minimum of 220mm. Failure to comply may result in creating
entrapment and fall hazards which could result in serious injury.

3. Maintenance and Inspections

3.1 Inspections and Audits
It is recommended that audits occur every 6 months to inspect for signs
of damage. In a community setting audits should also be conducted in
between each change of patient. Mattresses should be cleaned as and
when required.
Inspect the inner and outer surfaces of the mattress covers and inspect
the zips and seams for any signs of damage. Failing to check this may
compromise the features of the mattress cover.
If the cover has been stained, soiled or compromised, the inner mattress
must be examined. The white audit substrate on the inside of the cover
helps to identify any strike through from heavy soiling/fluids. If the cover
is compromised the mattress should be withdrawn from use immediately.
If the foam and cover are compromised the mattress and cover should
be withdrawn from use immediately and replaced. Failure to withdraw
the mattress and cover from use poses a significant risk of infection to
the patient and any carers.
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