Comprehensive Bed End Protection with Breathable, Wipe-Clean Safety Padding
- Head and Foot Board Padding - 105cm wide by 58cm high padded bumpers protect patients from direct contact with hard profiling bed head and foot board surfaces during repositioning, agitation or unintended bed movement.
- Tapered Edge Design - edges tapered to accommodate tracking side rails; when used alongside Alerta side bumpers, completes a full surround bed safety padding system without rail removal or adjustment.
- Breathable Phthalate-Free PU Cover - antibacterial, stretchable and impermeable; quick installation and removal without tools; wipe-clean for NHS IPC compliance in care home and hospital environments.
- CQC Regulation 12 - reduces patient contact injury risk at bed ends, particularly for patients with agitation or involuntary movement; forms part of a documented bed safety system under CQC Regulation 12 Safe Care requirements.
Alerta Head and Foot Board Protector - Padded Bed End Protection for Profiling Beds
The Alerta Head and Foot Board Protector provides padded protection at the head and foot ends of profiling beds, reducing patient contact injury risk at the hard board surfaces during repositioning, agitation or unintended movement. At 105cm wide and 58cm high, the bumper covers the full width and height of standard profiling bed head and foot boards. The tapered edge design accommodates side rails that track along the bed frame, allowing the head and foot board protectors to be installed without removing or adjusting existing side rails. When used alongside Alerta side rail bumpers, the combined system provides a full surround of padded protection across all contact surfaces. Breathable, phthalate-free PU fabric is antibacterial, stretchable and wipe-clean for NHS IPC compliance.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Code | NCL-ALT-117 |
| Dimensions | 105cm wide x 58cm high |
| Cover | Breathable, stretchable, impermeable PU fabric |
| Cover Properties | Phthalate-free, antibacterial |
| Edge Design | Tapered for compatibility with tracking side rails |
| System Compatibility | Part of full surround system with Alerta side bumpers |
| Installation | Quick fit and removal without tools |
Regulatory Compliance
The Alerta Head and Foot Board Protector reduces patient contact injury risk at bed end surfaces, a care quality consideration under CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment). For patients with dementia, agitation or restlessness, unprotected contact with hard bed head and foot boards represents a documented injury risk; padded protectors are the appropriate mitigation. The tapered rail compatibility allows installation as part of a MHRA-compliant bed rail safety system without compromising rail access. The phthalate-free PU surface supports NHS IPC standards for shared patient-contact equipment. CQC inspectors may review the completeness of bed safety protection measures as part of regulation 12 assessments, particularly in dementia and complex care settings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the head and foot board protectors work with all profiling beds?
The protectors are designed to fit standard profiling bed head and foot boards at 105cm wide and 58cm high. They are tapered at the edges to accommodate side rails that track along the bed frame. Compatibility should be confirmed against the specific bed model in use; measure the head and foot board width and height before ordering for non-Alerta beds.
What is the full surround bed safety system?
The full surround system combines Alerta head and foot board protectors (NCL-ALT-117) at the bed ends with Alerta side rail bumpers (sold separately) along the side rails, creating a continuous padded surface across all patient-contact areas of the bed frame. This addresses contact injury risk across all areas where the patient may contact the bed structure during repositioning, sleep movement or agitation, providing a complete padding solution for patients at risk.
Part of our specialist Patient Comfort and Care range. Positioning and comfort aids promote dignity, pressure relief, and safe repositioning for care home residents and home care clients.
NCL-ALT-117
12 other products in the same category:
- Head and Foot Board Padding - 105cm wide by 58cm high padded bumpers protect patients from direct contact with hard profiling bed head and foot board surfaces during repositioning, agitation or unintended bed movement.
- Tapered Edge Design - edges tapered to accommodate tracking side rails; when used alongside Alerta side bumpers, completes a full surround bed safety padding system without rail removal or adjustment.
- Breathable Phthalate-Free PU Cover - antibacterial, stretchable and impermeable; quick installation and removal without tools; wipe-clean for NHS IPC compliance in care home and hospital environments.
- CQC Regulation 12 - reduces patient contact injury risk at bed ends, particularly for patients with agitation or involuntary movement; forms part of a documented bed safety system under CQC Regulation 12 Safe Care requirements.