3/4 Length Cotside Bumper for Profiling Beds (169 cm)
- 169cm Three-Quarter Length for Three-Rail Beds - the 169cm length is a three-quarter length specification designed specifically for profiling beds fitted with three rail systems, where the bumper provides protection across the main section of the bed rail while leaving clearance at the head and foot ends; this partial-length design is appropriate where full-length coverage of the three-rail system is not required or where end clearance is a clinical or practical requirement.
- End Clearance at Head and Foot - the 169cm length leaves clearance at the head and foot ends of the profiling bed rail, which may be required where clinical equipment, nursing access requirements, or the specific rail design of the three-rail system benefits from unobstructed access at the rail ends; the bed rail risk assessment should confirm that the uncovered sections at the head and foot ends do not present an entrapment or impact risk for the individual resident.
- Foam Core with Wipe-Clean Cover - foam inner provides impact cushioning at the rail surface; wipe-clean cover allows NHS IPC decontamination between patient uses; full-length hook and loop fastening along the bottom edge provides secure attachment to the three-rail configuration across the 169cm bumper body.
- CQC Regulation 12 Three-Rail Risk Assessment - a documented bed rail risk assessment must confirm the three-rail configuration, the rationale for three-quarter length coverage rather than full-length, and confirmation that the head and foot clearance sections do not present residual entrapment or impact risk for the individual resident; Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations apply.
Three-Quarter Length Cotside Bumper - 169cm - Three-Rail Profiling Bed
The Three-Quarter Length Cotside Bumper (169cm) provides foam-padded wipe-clean rail protection across the main section of three-rail profiling beds, leaving clearance at the head and foot ends. Full-length hook and loop fastening. A documented bed rail risk assessment confirming the partial-length rationale and residual clearance zone safety is required.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-CSB169-3 |
| Length | 169 cm |
| Configuration | For three-rail profiling beds |
| Inner | Foam |
| Cover | Wipe-clean |
| Fastening | Full-length hook and loop, bottom edge |
Regulatory Compliance
MHRA guidance on bed rail safety requires that entrapment and impact risk zones are covered by appropriate safety equipment; where a partial-length bumper is specified, the bed rail risk assessment must confirm that the uncovered sections at the head and foot ends do not present impact or entrapment risk for the individual resident. The 169cm three-quarter length should not be specified as a cost-saving substitute for a full-length bumper where full-length coverage is clinically required. CQC Regulation 12 documentation must confirm the clinical rationale for partial-length coverage. Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a three-rail profiling bed use a 169cm bumper rather than a full-length one?
Profiling beds fitted with three-rail systems have a specific rail configuration where the combined three-rail mechanism creates different coverage requirements to standard two-rail beds. The 169cm three-quarter length provides protection across the central section of the three-rail rail where the primary impact and entrapment risk zones are located, while leaving clearance at the head and foot ends where the rail mechanism design, clinical access needs, or rail profile at the ends may mean that full-length coverage is not required or practical. The clinical team should confirm that the 169cm provides adequate coverage for the specific three-rail bed model in use.
Where does the end clearance appear on the bed, and is it an entrapment risk?
The end clearance created by the 169cm bumper on a longer rail system is distributed at the head and foot ends of the rail, outside the covered 169cm central section. The bed rail risk assessment must assess whether the uncovered sections at the head and foot positions present an impact or entrapment risk for the individual resident; if they do, a full-length bumper or additional head and foot end protection should be specified instead. Where the clinical assessment confirms that the resident's sleep position and movement do not bring them into contact with the uncovered rail sections, the 169cm partial-length is appropriate.
NCL-CSB169-3
- 169cm Three-Quarter Length for Three-Rail Beds - the 169cm length is a three-quarter length specification designed specifically for profiling beds fitted with three rail systems, where the bumper provides protection across the main section of the bed rail while leaving clearance at the head and foot ends; this partial-length design is appropriate where full-length coverage of the three-rail system is not required or where end clearance is a clinical or practical requirement.
- End Clearance at Head and Foot - the 169cm length leaves clearance at the head and foot ends of the profiling bed rail, which may be required where clinical equipment, nursing access requirements, or the specific rail design of the three-rail system benefits from unobstructed access at the rail ends; the bed rail risk assessment should confirm that the uncovered sections at the head and foot ends do not present an entrapment or impact risk for the individual resident.
- Foam Core with Wipe-Clean Cover - foam inner provides impact cushioning at the rail surface; wipe-clean cover allows NHS IPC decontamination between patient uses; full-length hook and loop fastening along the bottom edge provides secure attachment to the three-rail configuration across the 169cm bumper body.
- CQC Regulation 12 Three-Rail Risk Assessment - a documented bed rail risk assessment must confirm the three-rail configuration, the rationale for three-quarter length coverage rather than full-length, and confirmation that the head and foot clearance sections do not present residual entrapment or impact risk for the individual resident; Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations apply.