Bed Side Platform Bumper - Lower Limb Safety Cushion for Profiling Beds.
- Cushions the Outer Bed Frame Edge During Transfers - the Bed Side Platform Bumper attaches to the outer edge of the bed frame and provides a padded barrier at the point where the resident's lower limbs make contact with the frame during entry and exit; when a resident swings their legs over the side of the bed to transfer to a chair or to stand, the outer bed frame edge is the first hard surface their thigh or calf contacts; without padding, this contact produces bruising, lacerations, and pain particularly for residents with fragile or anticoagulated skin; the bumper eliminates the bare frame contact by replacing that edge with a soft-touch surface.
- Soft-Touch Breathable Material for Skin Comfort - the soft-touch breathable material maintains comfort at the skin contact surface and allows moisture vapour to escape from the contact zone during use, reducing the skin maceration risk associated with prolonged contact between skin and non-permeable materials; the material must be confirmed intact before each use as any damage to the contact surface reduces its protective and comfort properties and may expose underlying firmer materials.
- Removable Machine-Washable Cover for NHS IPC Compliance - the cover is removed by unzipping and separating from the foam insert for laundering; pre-wash cold for 10 minutes; main wash at 80 degrees for 10 minutes; cold rinses and extraction; tumble dry on low heat; do not iron; alcohol-based cleaning agents including Dettol, Phenicol, and Clearsol must not be used, as alcohol degrades PU foam and cover integrity; the cover must be confirmed dry before reinsertion.
- Woburn Range and Most Profiling Beds - MHRA Safety - NCL-HWB004 - the bumper fits all Woburn profiling beds and most similar profiling beds from other manufacturers; easy to attach and remove without tools; the bumper addresses the bed frame outer edge injury zone that is distinct from the rail, headboard, footboard, and wall entrapment zones covered by other bed safety accessories; its fitment must be documented in the resident's bed safety assessment and equipment register for CQC Regulation 12 readiness.
Bed Side Platform Bumper - Outer Frame Edge Cushioning - Transfer Injury Prevention - 80C Washable Cover
The Bed Side Platform Bumper pads the outer edge of the profiling bed frame to protect the resident's lower limbs during bed entry and exit, where thigh and calf contact with the bare frame edge causes bruising and skin injury. Soft-touch breathable material provides comfort at the skin contact surface. Removable cover machine washable at 80 degrees with alcohol-free cleaning only. Compatible with all Woburn beds and most profiling beds from other manufacturers. Simple to attach and remove. NCL-HWB004.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Function | Cushions outer bed frame edge during transfers - lower limb injury prevention |
| Material | Soft-touch breathable |
| Cover | Removable - machine washable at 80 degrees |
| Cleaning Restriction | No alcohol-based agents (Dettol, Phenicol, Clearsol) |
| Compatibility | All Woburn profiling beds; most similar profiling beds |
| Reference | NCL-HWB004 |
| Compliance | MHRA bed safety; NHS IPC (80-degree wash) |
Regulatory Compliance
The Bed Side Platform Bumper supports MHRA bed safety guidance by addressing the outer frame edge injury zone that is not covered by rail, headboard, footboard, or wall bumpers. Its provision must be documented in the resident's bed safety assessment alongside the full MHRA seven-zone entrapment assessment as a separate accessory addressing transfer-related injury rather than overnight entrapment. The 80-degree washable cover meets NHS IPC thermal disinfection requirements. Equipment register records including the product code and washing schedule must be maintained for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is a bed side platform bumper indicated as part of a bed safety assessment?
The bed side platform bumper is indicated when the resident's transfer method involves swinging their lower limbs over the side of the bed frame and the assessment identifies a risk of lower limb contact with the bare outer frame edge during this manoeuvre. This risk is most pronounced for residents with fragile skin conditions such as long-term corticosteroid use, anticoagulation therapy, or age-related skin thinning where even mild contact with a hard surface produces bruising or skin tears; residents with reduced sensation at the lower limbs who cannot feel and respond to contact with a hard surface; and residents undertaking assisted or supervised transfers where the carer's attention may be focused on the resident's upper body during the transfer and frame contact at the lower limb may not be immediately noticed. The bumper should be assessed alongside other transfer aids including grab handles and bed height adjustment, since the height at which the resident swings their legs affects how much of the frame edge they contact and at what angle.
Does the bed side platform bumper affect the bed's MHRA entrapment zone assessment?
The bed side platform bumper addresses a different clinical zone from the MHRA seven entrapment zones, which cover the spaces between the mattress, rails, headboard, footboard, and wall. The MHRA entrapment assessment is primarily concerned with overnight sleep periods when the resident is lying in the bed and may roll or slide into gap zones. The bed side platform bumper addresses a transfer-specific injury zone - the outer frame edge contacted during leg-swinging entry and exit - which occurs during an active transfer manoeuvre rather than during passive sleep movement. The bumper does not introduce or close any of the MHRA seven entrapment zones and does not affect the entrapment zone dimensions assessed during the bed safety check; however, its presence and the clinical rationale for its use must be documented in the bed safety assessment alongside the MHRA entrapment findings as part of the complete bed safety record for CQC Regulation 12 purposes.
NCL-HWB004
- Cushions the Outer Bed Frame Edge During Transfers - the Bed Side Platform Bumper attaches to the outer edge of the bed frame and provides a padded barrier at the point where the resident's lower limbs make contact with the frame during entry and exit; when a resident swings their legs over the side of the bed to transfer to a chair or to stand, the outer bed frame edge is the first hard surface their thigh or calf contacts; without padding, this contact produces bruising, lacerations, and pain particularly for residents with fragile or anticoagulated skin; the bumper eliminates the bare frame contact by replacing that edge with a soft-touch surface.
- Soft-Touch Breathable Material for Skin Comfort - the soft-touch breathable material maintains comfort at the skin contact surface and allows moisture vapour to escape from the contact zone during use, reducing the skin maceration risk associated with prolonged contact between skin and non-permeable materials; the material must be confirmed intact before each use as any damage to the contact surface reduces its protective and comfort properties and may expose underlying firmer materials.
- Removable Machine-Washable Cover for NHS IPC Compliance - the cover is removed by unzipping and separating from the foam insert for laundering; pre-wash cold for 10 minutes; main wash at 80 degrees for 10 minutes; cold rinses and extraction; tumble dry on low heat; do not iron; alcohol-based cleaning agents including Dettol, Phenicol, and Clearsol must not be used, as alcohol degrades PU foam and cover integrity; the cover must be confirmed dry before reinsertion.
- Woburn Range and Most Profiling Beds - MHRA Safety - NCL-HWB004 - the bumper fits all Woburn profiling beds and most similar profiling beds from other manufacturers; easy to attach and remove without tools; the bumper addresses the bed frame outer edge injury zone that is distinct from the rail, headboard, footboard, and wall entrapment zones covered by other bed safety accessories; its fitment must be documented in the resident's bed safety assessment and equipment register for CQC Regulation 12 readiness.