De-mystifying mattresses: what you need to know
Are the mattresses in your care setting truly fit for purpose- clinically, legally, and practically? This session will unpack the essential features of pressure prevention mattresses, helping you distinguish between regulatory requirements and optional enhancements. We’ll explore how mattress selection intersects with infection control, medical device regulations, and most importantly- the needs of the people you care for. Whether you're a clinician, manager, or procurement lead, this session will equip you to make safer, smarter choices.
Learning Outcomes
• Have some understanding of the regulatory landscape governing medical devices, including how pressure-relieving mattresses are classified and assessed.
• Be able to identify the main types of pressure prevention mattresses and their appropriate use in care settings.
• Recognise essential mattress features that support compliance with NICE guidance, CQC standards, and infection control protocols.
• Be able to consider optional mattress features- such as continuous low pressure or heel zones- and understand how they may enhance care without being mandatory.
Meet our Experts
Heidi has been a Tissue Viability Nurse since 2002. Her interest and passion in the prevention and management of pressure ulcers began, however, in 1987 on registering as a nurse. She has worked in both acute and community care.
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