Management of mattresses in the prevention of healthcare-associated infection: a cross-sectional study

Introduction: Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) threatens patient safety and can be associated with contamination of surfaces such as mattresses. This study aimed to identify the criteria for acquisition conservation mattresses in hospitals Homes Aged (HA) an infection prevention strategy. Outlining: Cross-sectional carried out 18 institutions. Data were collected through a structured interview person responsible administration, hospitality sector or Hospital Control Committee, using validated instrument. analysis was performed descriptive statistics. Results: Five HA 8 Hospitals partook study. Acquisition by direct purchase prevails (94.4%), periodicity 1 5 years (50%). All purchased are foam ones, due user comfort (44.4%) resistance (38.9%). Waterproof cover is used 83% services, made “napa” (72.2%) “corvin” (66.7%) easy sanitizing (77.8%). “During concurrent cleaning” most mentioned time evaluate integrity mattress (38.8%) coating Implications: it observed that there no systematic management maintenance highlights need improve care bed order prevent healthcare-associated infections.