Mold prevention for hospital bed mattresses: clinical effectiveness and guidelines

CADTH
Record ID 32014000122
English
Authors' recommendations: No relevant studies were identified regarding the use of mattress covers to prevent mold on hospital bed mattresses. No guidelines regarding length of use, recommended care, or prevention of mold on hospital beds were identified.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2013
URL for published report: http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/jul-2013/RB0602%20Mold%20Prevention%20final.pdf
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: Canada
MeSH Terms
  • Humans
  • Beds
  • Hygiene
  • Cross Infection
  • Bedding and Linens
  • Fungi
Contact
Organisation Name: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address: 600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553; Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name: requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email: requests@cadth.ca
Copyright: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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