Woburn Community Low Profiling Bed.
- Platform Lowers to 220mm for Falls Injury Reduction - the Woburn Community Low Profiling Bed reduces its sleeping platform to just 220mm from the floor at the lowest position, significantly reducing the fall height for residents at elevated risk of rolling out of bed; at 220mm the potential fall energy on contact with the floor is substantially lower than from a standard bed height, reducing the risk of hip fracture and head injury in the event of an unwitnessed fall; this ultra-low configuration supports a falls management strategy that reduces bed rail use per the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and MHRA guidance by accepting a lower but manageable fall risk rather than using physical restraint.
- 220-640mm Adjustable Height for Clinical and Carer Use - the full height range from 220mm (ultra-low for fall risk management) to 640mm (raised for carer access during personal care and nursing procedures) allows the bed to serve its clinical fall reduction function during the resident's unsupervised periods and its MHOR 1992 carer ergonomic function during attended care episodes; care staff must confirm the bed is returned to the lowest safe position for the resident before leaving the room after each care interaction.
- Auto-Regression for Shear Prevention and 200mm Built-In Extension - the auto-regression option prevents sacral shear during headboard elevation by moving the whole platform toward the foot as the backrest rises, reducing the friction-driven tissue shear that is a pressure injury mechanism at the sacrum; the built-in 200mm extension option lengthens the sleeping platform without requiring separate components, accommodating taller residents within the standard community low bed format.
- 220kg SWL - 185kg User - Community Engineered - MHRA Compliant - SWL 220kg (34 stone); maximum user weight 185kg (29 stone); low-voltage power supply; emergency battery backup; Trendelenburg standard; lockable handset; quick-release actuators; MHRA compliant; multiple dismantle-and-rebuild rated for community deployment; compatible with Balmoral, Kensington, Prime Comfort Active, Viscoflex Evolutive, and other active and static mattresses.
Woburn Community Low Profiling Bed - 220mm Minimum Height - 220kg SWL - Falls Risk Management
The Woburn Community Low Profiling Bed lowers its sleeping platform to 220mm from the floor for falls injury risk reduction in residents at high risk of rolling out of bed. The 220-640mm height range serves both the ultra-low fall management function and the MHOR 1992 carer ergonomic access requirement. Auto-regression option. Built-in 200mm extension. Low-voltage power supply. Emergency battery backup. Trendelenburg standard. SWL 220kg; maximum user weight 185kg. Community dismantle-rated. MHRA compliant.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame SWL | 220kg (34 stone) |
| Maximum User Weight | 185kg (29 stone) |
| Height Range | 220 - 640mm (minimum 220mm for falls management) |
| Built-In Extension | 200mm platform extension (optional) |
| Auto-Regression | Optional - prevents sacral shear during backrest elevation |
| Power Supply | Low-voltage |
| Positioning Functions | Electric backrest; knee break; mechanical lower leg; Trendelenburg |
| Safety Features | Emergency battery backup; lockable handset; quick-release actuators |
| Reference | NCL-HLBC791L |
| Compliance | MHRA guidelines; NICE NG45 (falls management) |
Regulatory Compliance
The Woburn Community Low Profiling Bed complies with MHRA profiling bed guidelines. The ultra-low 220mm position supports falls management strategies per NICE NG45 and NICE CG161; the clinical decision to use a low bed in place of or alongside rail use must be documented through an individual falls risk assessment and, where bed rails are being reduced or removed, through a best interest process under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. SWL and user weight must be verified per MHOR 1992. The height range from 220mm to 640mm must be managed by care staff to confirm the appropriate height is set at each care transition. Equipment register records must be maintained for CQC Regulation 12 compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does using a low bed reduce falls injury risk, and is it considered a restraint alternative?
A low bed reduces falls injury risk by reducing the height from which a resident falls when they roll or slide out of bed. A standard bed at 500mm height generates substantially more kinetic energy at impact than the same fall from 220mm; this energy difference translates directly to reduced injury severity, particularly for hip fracture risk which is the most clinically significant consequence of a care home bed fall. The 220mm platform height places the impact surface close enough to the floor that a fall mat can be placed alongside the bed at that level, further absorbing impact energy. The low bed is considered a restraint alternative rather than a restraint because it does not restrict the resident's freedom of movement - the resident can still exit the bed voluntarily, and the bed does not confine the resident. This is distinct from a bed rail, which physically prevents egress. Under MHRA bed rail guidance and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 least restriction principle, the low bed with fall mat combination is a less restrictive alternative to bed rails for managing nocturnal fall risk, and the clinical rationale for this choice must be documented in the resident's care plan.
Can the Woburn Community Low bed be used at standard heights for daytime carer access, and is there a risk of the bed being left at the wrong height?
Yes. The full height range of 220-640mm allows the bed to be raised to a comfortable working height for carer procedures during attended care visits, then returned to the lowest safe position for the resident when the carer leaves. This height management is a care staff responsibility that must be built into the care protocol: before leaving the room after any procedure requiring raised bed height, the attending carer must confirm the bed is returned to the prescribed low height for that resident. Failure to return the bed to its low position defeats the clinical purpose of the low bed strategy and is a care quality issue. To reduce the risk of the bed being left at the wrong height, some care settings use a visual indicator or a handset lock that requires deliberate action to raise the bed, prompting staff awareness at each interaction. The care plan should specify the prescribed overnight height for the resident and the protocol for height management during care visits, and this protocol must be included in the care team's training for that resident.
NCL-HLBC791L
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- Platform Lowers to 220mm for Falls Injury Reduction - the Woburn Community Low Profiling Bed reduces its sleeping platform to just 220mm from the floor at the lowest position, significantly reducing the fall height for residents at elevated risk of rolling out of bed; at 220mm the potential fall energy on contact with the floor is substantially lower than from a standard bed height, reducing the risk of hip fracture and head injury in the event of an unwitnessed fall; this ultra-low configuration supports a falls management strategy that reduces bed rail use per the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and MHRA guidance by accepting a lower but manageable fall risk rather than using physical restraint.
- 220-640mm Adjustable Height for Clinical and Carer Use - the full height range from 220mm (ultra-low for fall risk management) to 640mm (raised for carer access during personal care and nursing procedures) allows the bed to serve its clinical fall reduction function during the resident's unsupervised periods and its MHOR 1992 carer ergonomic function during attended care episodes; care staff must confirm the bed is returned to the lowest safe position for the resident before leaving the room after each care interaction.
- Auto-Regression for Shear Prevention and 200mm Built-In Extension - the auto-regression option prevents sacral shear during headboard elevation by moving the whole platform toward the foot as the backrest rises, reducing the friction-driven tissue shear that is a pressure injury mechanism at the sacrum; the built-in 200mm extension option lengthens the sleeping platform without requiring separate components, accommodating taller residents within the standard community low bed format.
- 220kg SWL - 185kg User - Community Engineered - MHRA Compliant - SWL 220kg (34 stone); maximum user weight 185kg (29 stone); low-voltage power supply; emergency battery backup; Trendelenburg standard; lockable handset; quick-release actuators; MHRA compliant; multiple dismantle-and-rebuild rated for community deployment; compatible with Balmoral, Kensington, Prime Comfort Active, Viscoflex Evolutive, and other active and static mattresses.