Underpads are ordered by size and absorbency tier, and in Quebec care homes the size decision usually follows the mattress and the lift equipment rather than the resident's weight. A pad that is too narrow shifts under a turning resident and leaves the sheet exposed; one that is too wide bunches at the edge. The 30 x 36 inch heavy absorbency underpad covers most standard care beds; the 60 x 90 cm pad is the metric equivalent used on many Quebec beds.
Which size fits which bed?
| Size | Fits | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 30 x 36 inch | Standard care bed, chair protection | Most common in Canadian homes |
| 60 x 90 cm | Metric bed frames, bariatric use | Effectively the same footprint |
| 23 x 36 inch | Chairs, transport, day use | Lower absorbency is usually enough |
| 36 x 36 inch | Bariatric beds, turning protocols | Overhang at the mattress edge |
How many pads does a resident use in a month?
A resident on a three-hour change interval uses eight pads a day, so about 240 a month, though pads are often changed less frequently than briefs because they are the secondary barrier. A 60-resident home with two thirds of residents on pads uses roughly 100 pads a day, or 3,000 a month, which is 60 packs of 50. That is a case-per-week rhythm and worth negotiating as a standing order.
How does absorbency tier change the count?
Lower absorbency pads are changed more often, so a cheaper pad can cost more per resident day. Compare pads on cost per change rather than cost per pad: a heavy pad changed six times a day frequently costs less than a light pad changed ten times, and it reduces linen changes as well.
What should a Quebec wholesale order include?
- Bilingual packaging for staff training and family communication.
- Case count per pack, and the pack count per case, stated separately.
- Absorbency in millilitres or grams, not an unqualified word such as "super".
- Whether the pad has adhesive tabs, since a pad that slides under a turning resident is a skin risk.
- Delivery window and whether the home can receive a pallet without a dock.
How should pads be stored?
Dry, off the floor and away from the soiled utility room. Pads are compressed for shipping, and a pack that takes up humidity swells and loses absorbency at the core. Rotate first in, first out, and keep two weeks of stock on the unit rather than a month in central stores.
Printable layer: the incontinence supply planner produces a printable monthly supply checklist, and the same planner works as a calculator for case counts.
Need a second opinion on your monitoring or packaging schedule? Ask a Compliance Specialist and bring your current log and load records to the conversation.
Ordering for a clinic, lab or care home? Wholesale and multi-site ordering covers account setup and case formats, and the B2B wholesale collection lists the lines stocked for institutional buyers. Reselling? become a distributor.
Related reading
- 60x90 cm vs 30x36 inch underpads
- Underpad bulk ordering in Manitoba
- How often clinics restock underpads
Frequently Asked Questions
What size underpad fits a standard care bed?
A 30 x 36 inch pad covers most standard beds, and a 60 x 90 cm pad is the metric equivalent used on many Quebec frames. Bariatric beds need 36 x 36 inch.
How many underpads does a 60-resident home use each month?
Roughly 3,000 pads, or 60 packs of 50, when two thirds of residents use pads at about eight changes a day.
Is a heavier underpad more expensive to use?
Not necessarily. Compare cost per change: a heavy pad changed six times a day often costs less than a light pad changed ten times, and it saves linen changes.
Do underpads need adhesive tabs?
For a resident who turns or transfers, tabs stop the pad sliding and reduce skin shear. For chair protection, a plain pad is usually adequate.
How should underpads be stored?
Dry and off the floor, away from the soiled utility room, rotated first in, first out. Humidity swells a compressed pack and reduces core absorbency.
CliniEco Medical is a licensed medical device establishment (MDEL #35334).
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