Hospital Bed Mattresses- One of the most critical pieces of equipment needed for the recovering patient is not the hospital bed itself but the mattress that sits on the hospital bed. The hospital bed mattress is perhaps the most underrated and undervalued piece of medical equipment in the healthcare field, yet it’s absolutely critical to provide the patient with the appropriate comfort and support to ensure a full and healthy rehabilitation. Not having the right hospital bed mattress can lead to pressure sores and additional injury to the patient.