Height Extension Rails - 200mm Height Boost for Woburn Bed Side Rails.
- Restores MHRA Rail Compliance When Deep Mattresses Raise the Sleeping Surface - when a deep pressure-relieving or bariatric mattress is fitted to a profiling bed, the sleeping surface is higher than the surface height the standard rails were designed for; as the mattress depth increases, the sleeping surface approaches and may exceed the height of the rail top, reducing the effective containment height below the MHRA compliance threshold; the Height Extension Rails add 200mm to the top of the existing side rails, restoring the distance between the sleeping surface and the rail top to the MHRA-compliant level for the increased mattress depth.
- For Use with Deep Pressure-Relieving and Bariatric Mattresses - pressure-relieving mattresses, particularly those in the active alternating category, and bariatric mattresses can have nominal depths of 200mm, 230mm, or greater; at these depths, the sleeping surface - even when compressed under the resident's weight - rises significantly above the surface height of a standard mattress; care settings that upgrade from a standard foam mattress to a deep active system must assess the impact on the rail height relationship and fit height extension rails where the MHRA compliance gap between the sleeping surface and the rail top is breached.
- 200mm Extension - 200 x 1800mm Dimensions - Woburn Range Only - the rail extension adds 200mm of height at a length of 1800mm, matching the coverage length of the standard Woburn rail; the extension is designed exclusively for the Woburn bed range and must not be used on other bed models where the rail attachment geometry differs; easy to install and remove; the complete rail configuration after extension must be assessed in the MHRA bed safety review.
- Straightforward MHRA Compliance Restoration - NCL-HLB590 - the Height Extension Rail provides the care setting with a proportionate and documented solution to the MHRA compliance gap created by deep mattress use, avoiding the need to change the bed or compromise on mattress selection; the extension fitting must be documented in the MHRA bed safety assessment and in the equipment register with the specific mattress depth confirmed; product code NCL-HLB590.
Height Extension Rails - 200mm Add-on - Woburn Beds - MHRA Compliance for Deep Mattresses
The Height Extension Rails add 200mm to the top of existing Woburn bed side rails to restore MHRA bed rail compliance when deep pressure-relieving or bariatric mattresses raise the sleeping surface above the standard-rail compliance threshold. Dimensions: 200 x 1800mm per extension rail. Designed exclusively for the Woburn bed range. The rail configuration post-extension must be documented in the MHRA bed safety assessment, confirming that the sleeping surface-to-rail-top distance is within the compliant range for the specific mattress depth in use. NCL-HLB590.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Extension Height | 200mm |
| Extension Length | 1800mm |
| Application | Restores MHRA rail compliance with deep mattresses |
| Indicated Mattresses | Deep pressure-relieving; active alternating; bariatric - nominal depth exceeding standard compliance range |
| Compatible Beds | Woburn bed range ONLY |
| Reference | NCL-HLB590 |
| Post-Fit Requirement | MHRA bed safety assessment must be repeated confirming compliance with specific mattress depth |
| Compliance | MHRA bed rail safety guidance; CQC Regulation 12 |
Regulatory Compliance
The Height Extension Rail is a direct response to the MHRA requirement that the gap between the compressed sleeping surface and the top of the side rail must remain within the compliant range specified in MHRA bed safety guidance. Fitting the extension does not automatically achieve compliance; the MHRA bed safety assessment must be repeated after fitting to confirm that the extended rail top height, combined with the compressed sleeping surface height at the specific mattress depth and the resident's weight, produces a compliant gap measurement. Equipment register records must include the extension product code, the mattress depth confirmed at assessment, and the MHRA assessment date post-fitting for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what mattress depth does the height extension rail become necessary, and how is this assessed?
The need for the height extension rail depends on the combination of the mattress nominal depth, the mattress compression under the resident's weight, and the existing rail height on the specific Woburn model in use. MHRA bed safety guidance specifies the minimum distance that must be maintained between the compressed sleeping surface and the top of the rail; when this distance falls below the minimum, the rail is not providing adequate containment and the entrapment risk of the resident rolling over the rail top is not adequately managed. The assessment method is to measure the height of the rail top above the bed base, then measure the height of the mattress surface above the bed base when compressed under the resident (this can be assessed by placing a weighted equivalent on the mattress and measuring the compression), and subtract the second from the first to obtain the effective containment height. If the effective containment height is below the MHRA minimum, the extension rail is required. The specific MHRA dimension requirement should be confirmed from the current MHRA bed safety guidance document, as the precise thresholds are defined by the standard rather than by the extension rail manufacturer.
Does adding height extension rails create new entrapment risks at the extension joint or at the top of the extended rail?
The extension rail adds height at the top of the existing rail and introduces a structural joint between the original rail and the extension. Both the extension joint and the new rail top must be assessed in the MHRA entrapment review after fitting. At the joint, the assessment must confirm that the connection between the original rail and the extension does not create a gap or protrusion that introduces a new finger-trap or entrapment zone in the 7-25mm dimension range at the rail side face; the joint must be flush or sufficiently covered to eliminate accessible hazardous gaps. At the new rail top, the assessment must confirm that the top edge of the extension does not create a sharp edge or a protrusion that could cause skin injury if the resident contacts the top of the extended rail during sleep. These structural assessments must be documented in the MHRA review alongside the compliance height calculation, confirming the extension addresses the compliance gap without introducing new hazards at the extension points.
NCL-HLB590
- Restores MHRA Rail Compliance When Deep Mattresses Raise the Sleeping Surface - when a deep pressure-relieving or bariatric mattress is fitted to a profiling bed, the sleeping surface is higher than the surface height the standard rails were designed for; as the mattress depth increases, the sleeping surface approaches and may exceed the height of the rail top, reducing the effective containment height below the MHRA compliance threshold; the Height Extension Rails add 200mm to the top of the existing side rails, restoring the distance between the sleeping surface and the rail top to the MHRA-compliant level for the increased mattress depth.
- For Use with Deep Pressure-Relieving and Bariatric Mattresses - pressure-relieving mattresses, particularly those in the active alternating category, and bariatric mattresses can have nominal depths of 200mm, 230mm, or greater; at these depths, the sleeping surface - even when compressed under the resident's weight - rises significantly above the surface height of a standard mattress; care settings that upgrade from a standard foam mattress to a deep active system must assess the impact on the rail height relationship and fit height extension rails where the MHRA compliance gap between the sleeping surface and the rail top is breached.
- 200mm Extension - 200 x 1800mm Dimensions - Woburn Range Only - the rail extension adds 200mm of height at a length of 1800mm, matching the coverage length of the standard Woburn rail; the extension is designed exclusively for the Woburn bed range and must not be used on other bed models where the rail attachment geometry differs; easy to install and remove; the complete rail configuration after extension must be assessed in the MHRA bed safety review.
- Straightforward MHRA Compliance Restoration - NCL-HLB590 - the Height Extension Rail provides the care setting with a proportionate and documented solution to the MHRA compliance gap created by deep mattress use, avoiding the need to change the bed or compromise on mattress selection; the extension fitting must be documented in the MHRA bed safety assessment and in the equipment register with the specific mattress depth confirmed; product code NCL-HLB590.