Abstract: A channel formed through a mattress provides a pair of spaced mattresses, which, together with the channel, form a mattress having a top and sides. A pan is removably positioned in the channel for collecting liquids. The pan is positioned at a pitch in a manner whereby liquids collected therein flow toward a predetermined point at the bottom of the pan. A hose has one end coupled to the predetermined point at the bottom of the pan for draining liquids in the pan therefrom. A mesh material covers the channel at the top of the mattress for supporting a person on the mattress over the channel and permitting liquid to flow therethrough.