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Hi all,
I would like to use the resources within this group to point me to any definitive evidence of the safe use of an egg shell mattress in the aged care setting, specifically can an egg shell mattress be reused for another resident Once laundered at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time.
This is to settle a dispute with our organisation.
Kind regards
‘Trish Turner
Facility Care Manager
Latrobe Valley Village – Ph: 03 5127 7488 Fax: 03 5126 2156
pturner@lvvillage.com.au[cid:image002.jpg@01D6EFEF.83424970]
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Hi Trish
Do you mean using one with a cover on it or bare foam?
Robyn
Robyn Birch
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Hi all,
I would like to use the resources within this group to point me to any definitive evidence of the safe use of an egg shell mattress in the aged care setting, specifically can an egg shell mattress be reused for another resident Once laundered at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time.
This is to settle a dispute with our organisation.
Kind regards
‘Trish Turner
Facility Care Manager
Latrobe Valley Village – Ph: 03 5127 7488 Fax: 03 5126 2156
pturner@lvvillage.com.au[cid:image002.jpg@01D6EFEF.83424970]
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Hi Trish
In this situation the definitive evidence required should be to demonstrate that reuse is without harm or potential harm.
In my experience foam cannot be laundered (camping disasters!). The foam breaks apart due to the force of water in and around the air pockets, thus polluting the water with foam particles. Also water can carry dirt particles into the foam rather than removing them. The drying process is also very protracted and pockets of water can remain, creating ideal conditions for mould to grow.The choice of a foam eggshell might appear to be a cheaper option for comfort but really it has long term sustainability issues if It has to be disposed of after use as this creates environmental problems.
A more expensive option that can be safely reused would be better.
Kind regardsLincoln Fowler
Infection Prevention and Control Officer
ACT Ambulance Service
P. | M.0435 329 378 | E. Lincoln.Fowler@act.gov.au
9 Amberley Avenue Fairbairn (Majura) ACT 2609| PO Box 158 Canberra City ACT 2601
[cid:image001.png@01D6F0AC.E4C07E70]Hi all,
I would like to use the resources within this group to point me to any definitive evidence of the safe use of an egg shell mattress in the aged care setting, specifically can an egg shell mattress be reused for another resident Once laundered at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time.
This is to settle a dispute with our organisation.
Kind regards
‘Trish Turner
Facility Care Manager
Latrobe Valley Village – Ph: 03 5127 7488 Fax: 03 5126 2156
pturner@lvvillage.com.au[cid:image002.jpg@01D6EFEF.83424970]
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