Freeway Bed Management System - low-friction plus size repositioning with support wedge compatibility.
- Single-Handed Repositioning Through Quilted Low-Friction Design - the Freeway Bed Management System is specifically designed to reduce the repositioning task to single-carer operation where a MHOR 1992 risk assessment confirms this is appropriate; the quilted breathable water-resistant top sheet slides over the non-slip nylon base sheet when the carer applies a repositioning force, reducing the friction at the interface between the resident's body and the base sheet while the base sheet's non-slip underside remains fixed on the mattress; this friction reduction can reduce the repositioning force sufficiently for one carer to manage the task safely rather than the two carers that unassisted repositioning typically requires.
- Quilted Top Sheet - Non-Slip Nylon Base - Hoist and Profiling Bed Compatible - the quilted construction of the top sheet maintains its shape and profile through repeated industrial laundering cycles, providing a more durable comfort surface than flat sheet alternatives; the non-slip nylon base sheet prevents the system from migrating across the mattress during repositioning movements, maintaining the system's position for subsequent repositioning events; compatibility with hoist use allows the sheet system to remain in place during hoisted transfers, and compatibility with four-section profiling beds means the sheet flexes with the bed sections during backrest or knee section elevation without bunching.
- Optional Freeway Body Support Wedge for Lateral Positioning - the Freeway Positioning Wedge (NCL-200FW-WEB53, 53mm width; NCL-200FW-WEB60B, 60mm plus-size) attaches to the bed system to provide firm non-slip lateral body support for 30-degree positioning, maintaining the resident in the prescribed tilt position for the full repositioning interval; the wedge sits against the resident's back without requiring a separate positioning roll or pillow that might shift during the interval.
- Standard and Plus-Size Variants - Six Product Codes - NCL-2002ACCBMS-COM (complete standard); NCL-2002ACCBMS-BSS (standard base sheet); NCL-2002ACCBMS-QS (standard top sheet, 2000x1400mm); NCL-2002ACCBMS-BCOM (complete plus-size); NCL-2002ACCBMS-BSB (plus-size base sheet, 2000x1200mm); NCL-2002ACCBMS-QB (plus-size top sheet, 2000x1900mm); MHOR 1992 single-handed risk assessment required before single-carer use is implemented.
Freeway Bed Management System - Quilted Top Sheet - Non-Slip Base - Single-Handed Repositioning
The Freeway Bed Management System reduces bed repositioning to single-carer operation through a quilted breathable water-resistant top sheet that slides over a non-slip nylon base sheet fixed on the mattress. Compatible with hoist transfers, four-section profiling beds, and pressure-relieving mattresses. Freeway Body Support Wedge optional for 30-degree lateral positioning. Six variants covering standard and plus-size: NCL-2002ACCBMS-COM, BSS, QS (standard) and BCOM, BSB, QB (plus-size). MHOR 1992 single-handed risk assessment required.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| NCL-2002ACCBMS-COM | Complete Standard System |
| NCL-2002ACCBMS-BSS | Standard Base Sheet Only |
| NCL-2002ACCBMS-QS | Standard Top Sheet Only - 2000 x 1400mm |
| NCL-2002ACCBMS-BCOM | Complete Plus-Size System |
| NCL-2002ACCBMS-BSB | Plus-Size Base Sheet Only - 2000 x 1200mm |
| NCL-2002ACCBMS-QB | Plus-Size Top Sheet Only - 2000 x 1900mm |
| Top Sheet | Quilted; breathable; water-resistant |
| Base Sheet | Non-slip nylon - mattress-fixed |
| Optional Wedge | NCL-200FW-WEB53 (53mm); NCL-200FW-WEB60B (60mm plus-size) |
| Compliance | MHOR 1992 single-handed risk assessment required before single-carer deployment |
Regulatory Compliance
The Freeway Bed Management System is a repositioning aid subject to MHOR 1992. A manual handling risk assessment must document the repositioning task before and after introducing the system, confirming that the friction reduction is sufficient to allow single-carer operation for the specific resident and carer. Single-carer use must not be assumed as appropriate for all residents; the resident's weight, cooperative capacity, and the specific repositioning manoeuvre required must be assessed individually. PUWER 1998 requires staff competency training in the correct sheet and wedge system configuration. Equipment records must note the variant product codes for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the quilted top sheet different from the satin sheet system (ID 266), and when is each more appropriate?
The two systems differ in the friction reduction mechanism and the primary care application. The Mackworth Essentials Satin Sheet (ID 266) uses a satin-on-satin interface between the top and base sheets, achieving very low friction through the smooth satin fibre contact; the top sheet is withdrawn from under the resident after each repositioning event and stored off the bed. The Freeway Bed Management System uses a quilted top sheet that provides a comfortable padded surface for the resident who may be lying directly on it for extended periods, combined with a non-slip base that fixes the system to the mattress and allows the quilted top surface to slide over it during repositioning; the system is designed to remain on the bed as a functional bedding component rather than being applied specifically for a repositioning event and then withdrawn. The quilted system is therefore more appropriate for residents who are lying on the sheet system continuously, where comfort and durability through repeated washing matter; the satin sheet system is more appropriate as a tool applied for a specific repositioning event in care settings where the simplest and lightest system is preferred.
How does the optional Body Support Wedge integrate with the bed management system for 30-degree positioning?
The Freeway Body Support Wedge is designed to work with the bed management system's base sheet as a paired component; the wedge is positioned against the resident's back while the resident lies on the system's top sheet, and the wedge's non-slip base is designed to engage with the nylon base sheet's surface to remain in position during the repositioning interval. The wedge provides firm lateral support that resists the resident's tendency to tilt further from the 30-degree position under gravity, maintaining the prescribed tilt without requiring a separate pillow arrangement that might compress and lose height during the interval. The 53mm and 60mm width options correspond to the standard and plus-size system variants respectively; using the correct width wedge for the system size ensures the wedge engages the base sheet across its intended contact width. The 30-degree tilt achieved with the body support wedge addresses the NICE CG179 lateral offloading recommendation in a single product configuration that integrates with the bed management system already in use, without adding independent positioning aids to the bed.
NCL-2002ACCBMS-COM
- Single-Handed Repositioning Through Quilted Low-Friction Design - the Freeway Bed Management System is specifically designed to reduce the repositioning task to single-carer operation where a MHOR 1992 risk assessment confirms this is appropriate; the quilted breathable water-resistant top sheet slides over the non-slip nylon base sheet when the carer applies a repositioning force, reducing the friction at the interface between the resident's body and the base sheet while the base sheet's non-slip underside remains fixed on the mattress; this friction reduction can reduce the repositioning force sufficiently for one carer to manage the task safely rather than the two carers that unassisted repositioning typically requires.
- Quilted Top Sheet - Non-Slip Nylon Base - Hoist and Profiling Bed Compatible - the quilted construction of the top sheet maintains its shape and profile through repeated industrial laundering cycles, providing a more durable comfort surface than flat sheet alternatives; the non-slip nylon base sheet prevents the system from migrating across the mattress during repositioning movements, maintaining the system's position for subsequent repositioning events; compatibility with hoist use allows the sheet system to remain in place during hoisted transfers, and compatibility with four-section profiling beds means the sheet flexes with the bed sections during backrest or knee section elevation without bunching.
- Optional Freeway Body Support Wedge for Lateral Positioning - the Freeway Positioning Wedge (NCL-200FW-WEB53, 53mm width; NCL-200FW-WEB60B, 60mm plus-size) attaches to the bed system to provide firm non-slip lateral body support for 30-degree positioning, maintaining the resident in the prescribed tilt position for the full repositioning interval; the wedge sits against the resident's back without requiring a separate positioning roll or pillow that might shift during the interval.
- Standard and Plus-Size Variants - Six Product Codes - NCL-2002ACCBMS-COM (complete standard); NCL-2002ACCBMS-BSS (standard base sheet); NCL-2002ACCBMS-QS (standard top sheet, 2000x1400mm); NCL-2002ACCBMS-BCOM (complete plus-size); NCL-2002ACCBMS-BSB (plus-size base sheet, 2000x1200mm); NCL-2002ACCBMS-QB (plus-size top sheet, 2000x1900mm); MHOR 1992 single-handed risk assessment required before single-carer use is implemented.