Bed Length Bumpers with Split Base 200 x 105 cm (For Three Wooden Side Rails)
- Split Base for Three Wooden Side Rails - combines the 105cm extra-wide height required to cover three wooden side rails with the split base mechanism that prevents the bumper from contacting the floor when the profiling bed side rails are lowered; this provides both the appropriate height coverage for the three-rail configuration and the NHS IPC floor-clear hygiene benefit in a single specification.
- 105cm Height for Three-Rail Configuration - the 105cm height covers the full height of three wooden side rail structures on profiling beds, providing padded impact protection across all three rail levels; this is the highest specification in the CSBPB-CB split base range, alongside the 76cm standard and 96cm high-sided versions.
- Wipe-Clean Full-Length Cover - wipe-clean outer cover supports NHS IPC decontamination between patient uses; 200cm full-length padded inner rail coverage provides protection across the profiling bed rail from head to foot; the padded interior cushions impact and prevents direct contact with the wooden rail surfaces across the full three-rail height.
- CSBPB-CB Range Completion - completes the split base range alongside NCL-CSBPB-CB (200x76cm standard) and NCL-CSBPBH-CB (200x96cm high-sided); the equivalent version without a split base is NCL-CSBPBX; the bed rail risk assessment must confirm the three wooden rail configuration and the 105cm height requirement before procurement.
Cotside Bumper with Split Base - 200x105cm - Three Wooden Side Rails
The Bed Length Bumper with Split Base (200x105cm) completes the CSBPB-CB split base range with the 105cm height for profiling beds fitted with three wooden side rails. The split base prevents floor contact when rails are lowered; the 105cm height covers the full three-rail structure. Wipe-clean cover for NHS IPC decontamination; 200cm full-length padded protection. Standard CB version is NCL-CSBPB-CB (76cm); high-sided CB is NCL-CSBPBH-CB (96cm).
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-CSBPBX-CB |
| Dimensions | 200 x 105 cm (79" x 41") |
| Key Feature | Split base - floor-clear when rails lowered |
| Cover | Wipe-clean |
| Indicated For | Profiling beds with three wooden side rails |
| Without Split Base | NCL-CSBPBX (200 x 105 cm) |
| Other CB Versions | NCL-CSBPB-CB (76cm); NCL-CSBPBH-CB (96cm) |
Regulatory Compliance
MHRA guidance on bed rail safety requires full-height coverage of all rail structures accessible to the resident; for three wooden side rail configurations, the 105cm height is required to cover all three rail levels. The split base provides the NHS IPC floor-clear hygiene benefit during the repeated rail-lowering events that occur in active care environments. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) documentation must confirm the three wooden rail configuration, the 105cm height rationale, and the split base selection rationale. The bed rail risk assessment must also address Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations where applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the split base 200x105cm version be specified rather than the standard 200x105cm?
The split base version (NCL-CSBPBX-CB) should be specified where the care setting's NHS IPC infection control policy requires floor-clear bumper positioning during rail-lowering, or where the clinical team has identified the floor-to-bed contamination pathway as a specific infection control concern in the individual patient's care environment. For three-wooden-rail beds in high-acuity or infection-sensitive environments, the split base specification is generally the preferred option. Where floor contact is not identified as a specific risk in the local infection control assessment, the standard 200x105cm bumper (NCL-CSBPBX) remains appropriate.
How does the split base accommodate the wider 105cm bumper height?
The split base mechanism operates at the lower edge of the bumper regardless of the overall height; the additional 105cm height is carried by the padded bumper body above the split base. As the profiling bed rail is lowered, the split base fans outward below the bumper in the same manner as the 76cm and 96cm versions, holding the bumper off the floor. The additional height of the 105cm bumper does not affect the split base function. The split base should be inspected at each use to confirm correct operation and structural integrity per the CQC Regulation 12 equipment inspection schedule.
NCL-CSBPBX-CB
- Split Base for Three Wooden Side Rails - combines the 105cm extra-wide height required to cover three wooden side rails with the split base mechanism that prevents the bumper from contacting the floor when the profiling bed side rails are lowered; this provides both the appropriate height coverage for the three-rail configuration and the NHS IPC floor-clear hygiene benefit in a single specification.
- 105cm Height for Three-Rail Configuration - the 105cm height covers the full height of three wooden side rail structures on profiling beds, providing padded impact protection across all three rail levels; this is the highest specification in the CSBPB-CB split base range, alongside the 76cm standard and 96cm high-sided versions.
- Wipe-Clean Full-Length Cover - wipe-clean outer cover supports NHS IPC decontamination between patient uses; 200cm full-length padded inner rail coverage provides protection across the profiling bed rail from head to foot; the padded interior cushions impact and prevents direct contact with the wooden rail surfaces across the full three-rail height.
- CSBPB-CB Range Completion - completes the split base range alongside NCL-CSBPB-CB (200x76cm standard) and NCL-CSBPBH-CB (200x96cm high-sided); the equivalent version without a split base is NCL-CSBPBX; the bed rail risk assessment must confirm the three wooden rail configuration and the 105cm height requirement before procurement.