Are You Prepared for Joint Commission’s Inspection of Your Stretchers and Gurneys?
Implementing a Mattress Inspection and Repair Program is an important part of ensuring you remain in regulatory compliance as well as minimize the risk to patients in your facility. On average, 20-47% of bed and stretcher mattresses in healthcare facilities have visible damage. Damage can range from small punctures or tears, to large areas of damage with little to no protection of the inner core.
“The Joint Commission standard EC.02.06.01 EP 26 requires that furnishings and equipment are safe and in good repair. The organization is to develop a program through assessment to maintain on-going compliance. This can be done by processes such as regular surveillance during environmental tours, focused inspections, or by environmental services staff feedback when performing their duties. There should be criteria to determine whether a mattress is cleaned, repaired or replaced.”
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