Wall Mounted Evacuation Mattress with Storage Bag - Emergency Patient Transfer Solution with Foam Protection.
- Standalone Evacuation Mattress Independent of Bed Configuration - the Wall Mounted Evacuation Mattress is stored in a wall-mounted bag adjacent to the room it serves and deploys as an independent evacuation surface, regardless of the resident's bed type or mattress configuration; this makes it appropriate for rooms where the bed mattress does not have a fitted evacuation sheet (ID 303 or 304) and where the bed-based evacuation approach is not available; it is also a useful backup for any room where the primary evacuation method is unavailable, and for emergency use in rooms where the resident is not in their bed when the emergency occurs.
- 50mm Foam for Basic Cushioning During Evacuation Transit - the 50mm foam layer provides basic impact cushioning between the resident and the floor surface during the evacuation transit, reducing the discomfort and potential injury from contact with the hard floor surface during the pull-evacuation movement; the foam is not intended to provide pressure relief (which would require a therapeutic-grade mattress of greater thickness and specification) but to provide basic physical protection during the short-duration high-intensity transit of an emergency evacuation.
- Wall-Mounted Storage Bag for Instant Access - the storage bag keeps the evacuation mattress visible, accessible, and protected from contamination in its designated wall position; wall mounting ensures the bag is clearly identifiable by any member of staff responding to the emergency, is not obstructed by furniture moved during the session, and does not take up floor space in the care room; the bag position must be clearly marked as part of the room's evacuation plan and included in staff evacuation training.
- Fire-Retardant - Patient Straps Included - RRFSO 2005 PEEP Required - NCL-HTE002 - fire-retardant materials tested for strength; patient securing straps included; the wall-mounted mattress evacuation method must be documented in the room's evacuation plan and in any relevant resident's PEEP per the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; product code NCL-HTE002.
Wall-Mounted Evacuation Mattress - 50mm Foam - Storage Bag - Patient Straps - Fire Retardant
The Wall Mounted Evacuation Mattress provides a standalone evacuation surface independent of bed configuration, stored in a wall-mounted bag for instant access during emergencies. 50mm foam for basic cushioning during transit. Patient securing straps included. Fire-retardant materials. Suitable for rooms without fitted evacuation sheets or as a backup method. Evacuation method must be documented in PEEPs per the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. NCL-HTE002.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Foam Thickness | 50mm (basic cushioning - not pressure relief) |
| Storage | Wall-mounted bag - compact; always accessible |
| Patient Securing | Straps included |
| Construction | Fire-retardant materials tested for strength |
| Application | Rooms without fitted evacuation sheet; backup evacuation method |
| Reference | NCL-HTE002 |
| Compliance | Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; PEEP documentation; staff training |
Regulatory Compliance
The Wall Mounted Evacuation Mattress must be documented in the evacuation plan for each room where it is the designated evacuation method, and included in the PEEP for each resident whose evacuation relies on it. All staff must receive training in deploying the mattress from the bag, securing the patient, and conducting the floor-based evacuation. The bag mounting and mattress condition must be inspected at each fire safety equipment inspection, confirming the bag is accessible, the mattress is undamaged, and the straps are intact. CQC Regulation 12 compliance requires the inspection log, training records, and PEEP documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the wall-mounted evacuation mattress be used instead of a bed-fitted evacuation sheet?
The wall-mounted evacuation mattress serves evacuation scenarios where the bed-fitted evacuation sheet approach is not available or appropriate. The most common situations are: the room's bed has a specialist mattress type (memory foam with complex cover, bariatric mattress, or an active mattress without the active-mattress evacuation sheet fitted) that is not compatible with the fitted evacuation sheet approach; the resident is not in their bed when the emergency occurs - for example, they are in a chair, on a shower trolley, or at another location in the room - and the bed evacuation method cannot be used without first moving the resident to the bed, which would add time; the fitted evacuation sheet under the bed mattress is found to be damaged or missing during the emergency; or the room is used for a purpose other than a resident's bedroom (a treatment room, day room, or lounge) that does not have a resident-specific bed setup. In these scenarios, the wall-mounted mattress provides an independent evacuation surface that can be deployed wherever in the room the resident is located, without requiring the resident to be moved to the bed first. The fire risk assessment and the care home's evacuation strategy must specify which rooms are served by the wall-mounted mattress as their primary or backup evacuation method.
How should the evacuation mattress be deployed from the bag and used to secure a resident?
The deployment sequence is: open the wall-mounted bag (typically a zip or clip closure) and unfold the evacuation mattress onto the floor adjacent to the resident; position the mattress with the foam side up and the smooth underside on the floor surface; transfer the resident from their current position (bed, chair, or other surface) onto the mattress surface using the care team's trained transfer technique; apply the patient securing straps across the resident's body - typically at the chest, waist, and thighs - adjusting each strap to be firm but not constrictive; once secured, the care team uses the handle or end pulls to draw the mattress with the resident along the evacuation route to the designated place of safety. The strapping sequence should be practiced as part of regular evacuation drills, as applying straps correctly under emergency stress conditions is significantly harder than during training; each staff member who may perform an emergency evacuation should have practiced the complete sequence from bag opening to resident-secured position within a target time that the care home's evacuation plan specifies. The foam surface of the mattress should be positioned so it provides cushioning between the resident and the floor; placing the resident on the underside (silicone side up) would position them on the hard floor directly.
NCL-HTE002
- Standalone Evacuation Mattress Independent of Bed Configuration - the Wall Mounted Evacuation Mattress is stored in a wall-mounted bag adjacent to the room it serves and deploys as an independent evacuation surface, regardless of the resident's bed type or mattress configuration; this makes it appropriate for rooms where the bed mattress does not have a fitted evacuation sheet (ID 303 or 304) and where the bed-based evacuation approach is not available; it is also a useful backup for any room where the primary evacuation method is unavailable, and for emergency use in rooms where the resident is not in their bed when the emergency occurs.
- 50mm Foam for Basic Cushioning During Evacuation Transit - the 50mm foam layer provides basic impact cushioning between the resident and the floor surface during the evacuation transit, reducing the discomfort and potential injury from contact with the hard floor surface during the pull-evacuation movement; the foam is not intended to provide pressure relief (which would require a therapeutic-grade mattress of greater thickness and specification) but to provide basic physical protection during the short-duration high-intensity transit of an emergency evacuation.
- Wall-Mounted Storage Bag for Instant Access - the storage bag keeps the evacuation mattress visible, accessible, and protected from contamination in its designated wall position; wall mounting ensures the bag is clearly identifiable by any member of staff responding to the emergency, is not obstructed by furniture moved during the session, and does not take up floor space in the care room; the bag position must be clearly marked as part of the room's evacuation plan and included in staff evacuation training.
- Fire-Retardant - Patient Straps Included - RRFSO 2005 PEEP Required - NCL-HTE002 - fire-retardant materials tested for strength; patient securing straps included; the wall-mounted mattress evacuation method must be documented in the room's evacuation plan and in any relevant resident's PEEP per the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; product code NCL-HTE002.