Foam Fall Mats - Enhanced Safety & Protection.
- Bedside Floor Cushioning for Fall Impact Reduction - the foam fall mats are placed on the floor alongside low or ultra-low beds to cushion the impact of an accidental roll-out from the bed; by absorbing the kinetic energy of a fall before the resident contacts the hard floor surface, the foam mat reduces the risk and severity of injury from falls that cannot be prevented by other means; fall mats are one component of a broader falls prevention and management plan and must not be used as a substitute for clinical assessment, falls risk reduction, and environmental modification per NICE CG161 and NICE NG45.
- Standard and High-Density Variants for Different Use Cases - NCL-HFC102 (1830 x 610 x 100mm standard foam) provides a 100mm impact-absorbing layer suited to standard low beds where fall height and resident weight are within the standard foam's energy-absorption range; NCL-HFC103 (1420 x 815 x 64mm high-density foam) provides a wider but shallower high-density profile better suited to environments where the wider 815mm width provides improved floor coverage across a larger floor zone adjacent to the bed, or where storage constraints limit the available mat depth.
- VP Water-Resistant Cover for Decontamination - the vapour-permeable water-resistant cover supports wipe-clean decontamination of the mat surface between uses; the cover should be inspected before each deployment for tears, perforations, or delamination that would reduce the waterproof integrity and allow bodily fluid contamination of the foam core; any cover damage must be reported and the mat removed from service until the cover is replaced.
- Compatible with Low Beds - 1-Year Warranty - foam fall mats are deployed alongside low beds as part of a falls management strategy that may include bed height reduction, sensor mats, and individual falls risk assessment per CQC Regulation 12; 1-year warranty; mat placement and condition must be documented in the resident's risk management record and reviewed regularly by the falls lead as part of the ongoing falls review process.
Foam Fall Mats - Bedside Floor Cushioning - Standard and High-Density - For Use with Low Beds
The Foam Fall Mats cushion the impact of accidental roll-outs from low beds, reducing the risk of injury from falls that reach the floor. Available in two variants: NCL-HFC102 (1830 x 610 x 100mm standard foam) and NCL-HFC103 (1420 x 815 x 64mm high-density foam). VP water-resistant cover for wipe-clean decontamination. For use as part of a broader falls prevention and management plan per NICE CG161 and NICE NG45. 1-year warranty.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| NCL-HFC102 | 1830 x 610 x 100mm - standard foam |
| NCL-HFC103 | 1420 x 815 x 64mm - high-density foam |
| Cover | VP water-resistant |
| Bed Compatibility | Low beds and ultra-low beds |
| Clinical Application | Fall impact reduction - component of falls management plan |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Regulatory Compliance
Foam fall mats are clinical safety accessories deployed as part of a falls prevention and management plan under NICE CG161 and NICE NG45, which require that falls risk is assessed for all residents in care settings and that environmental modifications including flooring protection are considered. CQC Regulation 12 requires registered providers to take all reasonable steps to prevent avoidable harm, of which fall impact reduction is a documented component. Mat deployment must be documented in the resident's individual risk management plan and reviewed at each falls review. The VP cover must be decontaminated per NHS IPC guidance following any floor contact event involving bodily fluid exposure. The mat must not be used as a trip hazard management measure in shared corridors or common areas; deployment is restricted to the bedside floor area alongside the specific resident's bed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a fall mat replace the need for bed rails or other falls prevention measures?
No. A fall mat is a fall impact reduction measure, not a fall prevention measure; it reduces the severity of injury if a fall occurs but does not prevent the fall from happening. NICE NG45 and the MHRA bed rail safety guidance require that falls prevention interventions are selected based on individual risk assessment, and that the use of physical restraints - including bed rails - is evaluated against the Mental Capacity Act 2005 principles of least restriction and best interest. A fall mat may be used alongside a low or ultra-low bed as part of a strategy that avoids or reduces rail use, but only when the clinical assessment has determined that a low bed with floor protection is the appropriate intervention for that specific resident's falls risk profile, cognitive capacity, and care needs. The care team must document the rationale for using a fall mat as part of the restraint-reduction strategy and review its ongoing appropriateness at each falls review. Where a fall mat is in place, care staff must also confirm at each observation visit that the mat is in position and that the resident has not moved it or become entangled with it.
When should the standard (NCL-HFC102) variant be selected over the high-density (NCL-HFC103) variant?
The standard NCL-HFC102 (1830 x 610 x 100mm) provides a deeper 100mm foam layer across a narrower 610mm floor width, making it more effective for absorbing impact energy from falls where the fall height and resident weight are within the standard foam's compression range, and where the floor area alongside the bed is narrow enough that a 610mm mat provides adequate coverage. The higher-density NCL-HFC103 (1420 x 815 x 64mm) is wider at 815mm and shallower at 64mm, providing a broader coverage footprint at a lower profile that may be preferable in rooms where the mat must occupy less floor height for storage or where the wider coverage zone is more clinically appropriate for the individual resident's fall pattern. High-density foam provides greater resistance to compression under load, which may be preferable for heavier residents where the standard foam risks bottoming out under the full impact load. The falls lead or occupational therapist should make the selection based on the specific resident's fall pattern, body weight, bed height, and room floor plan.
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- Bedside Floor Cushioning for Fall Impact Reduction - the foam fall mats are placed on the floor alongside low or ultra-low beds to cushion the impact of an accidental roll-out from the bed; by absorbing the kinetic energy of a fall before the resident contacts the hard floor surface, the foam mat reduces the risk and severity of injury from falls that cannot be prevented by other means; fall mats are one component of a broader falls prevention and management plan and must not be used as a substitute for clinical assessment, falls risk reduction, and environmental modification per NICE CG161 and NICE NG45.
- Standard and High-Density Variants for Different Use Cases - NCL-HFC102 (1830 x 610 x 100mm standard foam) provides a 100mm impact-absorbing layer suited to standard low beds where fall height and resident weight are within the standard foam's energy-absorption range; NCL-HFC103 (1420 x 815 x 64mm high-density foam) provides a wider but shallower high-density profile better suited to environments where the wider 815mm width provides improved floor coverage across a larger floor zone adjacent to the bed, or where storage constraints limit the available mat depth.
- VP Water-Resistant Cover for Decontamination - the vapour-permeable water-resistant cover supports wipe-clean decontamination of the mat surface between uses; the cover should be inspected before each deployment for tears, perforations, or delamination that would reduce the waterproof integrity and allow bodily fluid contamination of the foam core; any cover damage must be reported and the mat removed from service until the cover is replaced.
- Compatible with Low Beds - 1-Year Warranty - foam fall mats are deployed alongside low beds as part of a falls management strategy that may include bed height reduction, sensor mats, and individual falls risk assessment per CQC Regulation 12; 1-year warranty; mat placement and condition must be documented in the resident's risk management record and reviewed regularly by the falls lead as part of the ongoing falls review process.