BS 2588 is a European standard that discusses portable sanitary pans for use in healthcare establishments.
BS 2588-1 is the first part of the multi-part series that outlines the materials, construction, and performance requirements for reusable bedpans intended for use by adults (type 1) and small children (type 2) to ensure that the minimum quality standards for reusable bedpans are achieved while its manufacturing.
A third type, type 3 pans, is intended for use with supine patients. Grade A pans are designed to withstand heat sterilization at 134 °C, grade B pans are capable of withstanding heat disinfection at 100 °C.
The pans specified in BS 2588-1 are suitable for use on most types of mattresses and beds and are intended to fit into bedpan washer-disinfectors complying with BS 27452.
BS 2588-1 on reusable bedpans specification is useful for:
A bedpan is a container used to collect urine and faeces and it is shaped to fit under a person lying or sitting on a bed. Bedpans can be made of plastic or metal, and some can be used with liners to prevent splashing and to make cleaning easier.
BS 2588-1 guides you regarding the materials, surface finish, construction and marking of reusable bedpans. This assists in manufacturing well efficient and durable bedpans.
BS 2588-1 also assist in evaluating and improving the standard of reusable bedpans by providing strength and stability tests, temperature stability test, test methods and requirements for plastics materials and test methods and requirements for the durability of the paint coatings on metal.
With obedience and compliance to BS 2588-1, you can enhance the quality of reusable bedpans and manufacture a standardized product of global acceptance.