The Mattress Check Chart provides a clear, auditable view of mattress safety checks completed for service users over a selected period. It enables teams to monitor mattress condition, pressure care compliance, and follow-up actions to support safety, comfort, and inspection requirements.
What's Improved
Clear, date-based grid showing mattress checks at a glance
Consistent status indicators for completed, missed, or unavailable checks
Improved visibility of pressure care and mattress-related risks
Faster access to detailed care notes linked to each mattress check
Why It Matters
Supports consistent pressure care monitoring
Helps identify missed or incomplete mattress checks
Provides clear evidence for audits, reviews, and inspections
Where to Find The Mattress Check Chart
Screen 1: Mattress Check Chart Entry Point
The Mattress Check Chart can be accessed from:
Charts → Personal Safety → Mattress check chart
Mattress Check Chart Deep-Dive
The Mattress Check Chart displays recorded mattress checks based on the filters you apply. When first opened, the chart loads in an initial state with no data shown until filters are selected.
Key capabilities include:
Viewing mattress checks by month and service user
Reviewing daily mattress checks across the selected period
Identifying completion and outcome status for each check
Accessing detailed care notes linked to specific mattress checks
Initial State (Before Filters Are Applied)
Screen 2: Initial State
When the Mattress Check Chart first loads:
The Filters section is displayed at the top of the page
No mattress check data is shown by default
An informational message prompts the user to apply filters
What this shows
A message indicating that no information is currently available until filters are applied.
Use this to:
Understand that user input is required before loading data
Avoid unintentionally reviewing incomplete or irrelevant results
Filters
Screen 3: Filters Section
The Filters section allows you to define which mattress check records are included in the chart.
Available filters include:
Select Month – choose the month for the checks
Select Year – choose the reporting year
Service User – select all service users or a specific individual
Once filters are set, select Apply Filters to load the chart.
Use this to:
Review mattress checks within a specific reporting period
Focus on an individual service user’s mattress checks
Narrow results for audits, reviews, or inspections
Mattress Check Chart Table
Screen 4: Mattress Check Chart Table
Once filters are applied, the chart displays a structured table of mattress check records.
Each row represents a service user.
Each column represents a date within the selected month.
Each cell displays:
The status of the mattress check
The time the check was recorded (where applicable)
Staff initials indicating who completed the check
A link to view additional details
Check Status Indicators
Screen 5: Status Indicator
Statuses are displayed using clear icons and labels, including:
Done – the check was completed
Declined – the check was declined by service user
Refused – the check was refused by service user
Suspended – the service user was temporarily suspended
Not Available – the cell contains no data
What this shows
A clear overview of whether mattress checks are being completed consistently.
Use this to:
Identify missed or incomplete mattress checks
Monitor pressure care compliance over time
Support risk management and follow-up actions
Viewing Mattress Check Details
Screen 6: Care Notes Pop Up Modal
Selecting View within any chart cell opens the related care note.
This includes:
Details of the mattress check performed
Any issues identified with the mattress
Actions taken or required
Staff member and time of record
What this shows
Full contextual information captured at the time of the mattress check.
Use this to:
Review mattress condition and pressure care actions in detail
Support follow-up actions or escalations
Provide evidence for inspections or audits
Filtering by Individual Service User
Screen 7: Filtering by Individual Service User
When a specific service user is selected:
The chart refreshes to show only mattress checks linked to that individual
The service user’s profile header is displayed above the chart
Use this to:
Review an individual’s mattress check history
Monitor ongoing pressure care needs
Support personalised care planning
Empty State (After Filters Are Applied)
Screen 8: Empty State
When filters are applied and no matching mattress check records are found:
The Filters section remains visible at the top of the page
No mattress check data is displayed
An informational message confirms that no results are available
What this shows
A message confirming that the selected filters returned no mattress check records.
Use this to:
Adjust the selected month, year, or service user
Confirm that no checks exist for the selected criteria
Avoid assuming missing data where no records are present
Navigation and Page Controls
Screen 9: Navigation and Page Controls
The navigation controls provide quick access to key actions and page navigation options while viewing the Mattress Check Chart.
They allow users to:
Copy the chart data using the Copy API link for sharing or integration
Print the current view of the chart for offline review or records
Quickly return to the top of the page using Return to top
Pin or unpin the Filters section to keep filter controls visible while scrolling