Abstract: A backboard cover includes a sheet of flexible material having an upper portion for covering a backboard top surface. The sheet has a lower surface with a non-skid region for retaining the sheet's upper portion in position atop the backboard. The sheet has a plurality of apertures positioned and dimensioned for communicating with handholds in the backboard. The sheet has a portion that can extend over to the bottom surface of the backboard, for retaining the sheet on the backboard. The backboard cover further includes an absorbent pad affixed atop the sheet for absorbing and retaining bodily or other fluids that may be exuded during the patient's residence thereon. An affixing element such as, but not intended to be limited to, a hook-and-latch pad, is affixed adjacent a top edge of the sheet, for serving as a fixation site for at least a pillow thereto.