FDA alerts health care providers to mattress safety risks
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in April issued a safety alert and recommendations to prevent infection risks associated with damaged or worn medical bed mattress covers and inadvertent penetration of blood and body fluids. The FDA recommends regularly checking each cover and replacing any with visible signs of damage or wear, and removing damaged or worn mattresses according to the facility's procedures and manufacturer's instructions.
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