Folding Fall Mat - Enhanced Safety & Easy Storage.
- Foldable Design for Practical Storage - the Folding Fall Mat folds to approximately half its deployed length when not in use, allowing it to be stored upright against a wall or in a wardrobe between night deployments without occupying the full floor space of the resident's room during the day; this is a significant practical advantage over non-folding fall mats in smaller rooms where floor space is limited and where a mat left in place during daytime activity creates a trip hazard for carers, visitors, or the resident; the fold must be made cleanly at the designed fold point to avoid creating a crease that reduces the mat's cushioning performance when redeployed.
- Non-Slip Base for Secure Floor Positioning - the non-slip base surface engages with the floor covering to prevent the mat from sliding or shifting during a fall event; a mat that slides on contact with a falling resident provides significantly less impact cushioning than a mat that remains stationary, because energy that would otherwise be absorbed by the foam is instead converted to sliding motion; the non-slip base must be clean and free from debris before each deployment, as particulate contamination between the base and the floor reduces grip and may allow the mat to slide.
- VP Cover for Decontamination - the vapour-permeable cover supports wipe-clean decontamination of the mat surface following any floor contact event; the cover must be inspected before each deployment for tears or perforations that would compromise its integrity and allow contamination of the foam core; the VP membrane also supports comfort at the mat surface in the event of extended floor contact following a fall, as it allows moisture vapour to escape from beneath a resident lying on the mat while awaiting carer assistance.
- Suitable for Low and Ultra-Low Beds - 1800x600x64mm - the folding mat at 1800 x 600 x 64mm is designed for use with low and ultra-low beds where the reduced bed height minimises fall distance; it is deployed alongside the bed during overnight periods when fall risk is highest and folded and stored during day periods when the room floor must be clear; deployment and storage times must be documented in the care record; 1-year warranty.
Folding Fall Mat - Non-Slip Base - VP Cover - 1800x600x64mm - Low and Ultra-Low Beds
The Folding Fall Mat provides floor cushioning alongside low and ultra-low beds during overnight periods, folding for space-efficient storage during the day. The non-slip base prevents mat displacement on contact with a falling resident, maintaining the cushioning position throughout the fall event. The VP cover supports wipe-clean decontamination after floor contact. 1800 x 600 x 64mm; 1-year warranty. Deployed as part of a falls management plan per NICE CG161 and NICE NG45.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (deployed) | 1800 x 600 x 64mm |
| Base | Non-slip for floor grip during fall events |
| Cover | Vapour-permeable |
| Storage | Folds to approximately half length for upright storage |
| Bed Compatibility | Low and ultra-low beds |
| Reference | NCL-HFM104NS |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Regulatory Compliance
The Folding Fall Mat is a clinical safety accessory used within a documented falls prevention and management plan under NICE CG161 and NICE NG45. Deployment must be documented in the resident's individual risk management plan, including the overnight deployment schedule and the responsible carer's confirmation that the mat is in position at the start of each night period. The non-slip base must be cleaned per NHS IPC guidance following any floor contact event; the VP cover must be decontaminated using an approved disinfectant and the cover integrity confirmed before return to service. CQC Regulation 12 requires registered providers to assess and mitigate all reasonably foreseeable risks of harm; the documented use of a fall mat as part of an individualised falls plan is evidence of that risk mitigation activity and must be retained for inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should a folding mat be used instead of a fixed flat mat, and does folding affect cushioning performance?
A folding mat is preferred over a fixed flat mat when the room floor space is insufficient to leave the mat deployed during the day without creating a trip hazard for carers, the resident, or visitors. In smaller single rooms common in care homes, the 1800mm length of a deployed fall mat may occupy a significant proportion of the floor space between the bed and the room wall or door, creating a daily hazard if left in place. The folding design allows the mat to be stored upright when not needed and deployed quickly at the start of each overnight period without the logistical burden of removing and replacing a large rigid mat. Folding does not affect the cushioning performance of the foam when the mat is correctly deployed and lying flat on the floor; the performance reduction risk arises if the fold point retains a permanent crease that prevents the mat from lying fully flat, creating a ridge at the centre that concentrates rather than distributes impact energy. The mat must be inspected at each deployment to confirm it lies flat, and replaced if permanent creasing is detected.
Should the fall mat be left deployed throughout the night, and what happens if the resident contacts the mat before a full fall?
Yes, the mat should remain deployed throughout the overnight period from the time the resident retires to bed until they rise in the morning, as falls from bed occur most commonly during nighttime or early morning periods when the resident attempts to get up unassisted. Removing the mat during the night - for example during a repositioning visit - and not replacing it creates a window of unprotected floor time that may coincide with an unwitnessed fall attempt. If the resident sits on the mat edge rather than falling onto it, or if they roll partially off the bed and rest on the mat surface while awake and able to call for assistance, the mat provides a safe resting surface; its VP cover maintains comfort at the contact surface and the foam distributes body weight to reduce pressure injury risk during any period of floor-level contact while awaiting carer response. The mat must not be used as a deliberate repositioning or floor-level seating surface for the resident; its clinical purpose is specifically fall impact management, and any resident found on the mat surface must be assessed for injury and assisted back to bed promptly.
NCL-HFM104NS
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- Foldable Design for Practical Storage - the Folding Fall Mat folds to approximately half its deployed length when not in use, allowing it to be stored upright against a wall or in a wardrobe between night deployments without occupying the full floor space of the resident's room during the day; this is a significant practical advantage over non-folding fall mats in smaller rooms where floor space is limited and where a mat left in place during daytime activity creates a trip hazard for carers, visitors, or the resident; the fold must be made cleanly at the designed fold point to avoid creating a crease that reduces the mat's cushioning performance when redeployed.
- Non-Slip Base for Secure Floor Positioning - the non-slip base surface engages with the floor covering to prevent the mat from sliding or shifting during a fall event; a mat that slides on contact with a falling resident provides significantly less impact cushioning than a mat that remains stationary, because energy that would otherwise be absorbed by the foam is instead converted to sliding motion; the non-slip base must be clean and free from debris before each deployment, as particulate contamination between the base and the floor reduces grip and may allow the mat to slide.
- VP Cover for Decontamination - the vapour-permeable cover supports wipe-clean decontamination of the mat surface following any floor contact event; the cover must be inspected before each deployment for tears or perforations that would compromise its integrity and allow contamination of the foam core; the VP membrane also supports comfort at the mat surface in the event of extended floor contact following a fall, as it allows moisture vapour to escape from beneath a resident lying on the mat while awaiting carer assistance.
- Suitable for Low and Ultra-Low Beds - 1800x600x64mm - the folding mat at 1800 x 600 x 64mm is designed for use with low and ultra-low beds where the reduced bed height minimises fall distance; it is deployed alongside the bed during overnight periods when fall risk is highest and folded and stored during day periods when the room floor must be clear; deployment and storage times must be documented in the care record; 1-year warranty.