Conventional Cotside Bumpers with Split Base 200 x 96 cm (High-Sided)
- Split Base Floor-Clear - High-Sided - combines the 96cm height required for beds with mattress overlays or raised rail configurations with the split base mechanism that prevents the bumper from contacting the floor when the rails are lowered; this addresses both the overlay-related height requirement and the NHS IPC floor-contamination concern in a single product specification.
- 96cm Height for Overlay Beds - the 96cm height accommodates the additional mattress-to-rail distance created by pressure relief overlays or replacement mattresses, covering the exposed rail above the overlay surface that a standard 76cm bumper cannot reach; for the same configuration without the split base floor-clear feature, the standard high-sided version is NCL-CSBPBH.
- Wipe-Clean Full-Length Cover - wipe-clean outer cover supports NHS IPC decontamination between patient uses; 200cm full-length padded coverage provides complete inner rail protection across the profiling bed rail from head to foot; the padded interior reduces impact injury risk and prevents direct skin contact with hard rail surfaces during sleep and repositioning.
- CSBPB-CB High-Sided Range - the standard 200x76cm CB version is NCL-CSBPB-CB; this high-sided 200x96cm CB version is NCL-CSBPBH-CB; the extra-wide 200x105cm CB version for three wooden rails is NCL-CSBPBX-CB; the non-split-base equivalent of this product is NCL-CSBPBH.
Cotside Bumper with Split Base - 200x96cm - High-Sided - Floor-Clear
The Conventional Cotside Bumper with Split Base (200x96cm, High-Sided) provides high-sided padded wipe-clean rail protection for profiling beds with mattress overlays or raised rails, with a split base that prevents floor contact when side rails are lowered. The 96cm height covers the exposed rail above overlay mattress surfaces; the split base eliminates the floor-contamination pathway. Standard 200x76cm CB version is NCL-CSBPB-CB; three-rail 200x105cm CB version is NCL-CSBPBX-CB.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-CSBPBH-CB |
| Dimensions | 200 x 96 cm (79" x 38") |
| Key Feature | Split base - floor-clear when rails lowered |
| Cover | Wipe-clean |
| Indicated For | Profiling beds with mattress overlays or raised rails |
| Without Split Base | NCL-CSBPBH (200 x 96 cm) |
| Standard CB Version | NCL-CSBPB-CB (200 x 76 cm) |
Regulatory Compliance
NHS IPC guidance on floor contamination of patient equipment and MHRA guidance on bed rail safety requiring full-height coverage of all accessible rail surfaces both apply to this product. The 96cm height satisfies the MHRA full-coverage requirement for overlay-configured beds where a standard 76cm bumper leaves exposed rail above the overlay; the split base satisfies the NHS IPC floor-contact concern. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) documentation should confirm the overlay configuration, the 96cm height rationale, and the bed rail risk assessment findings. Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations apply where the resident lacks capacity to consent to bed rail use.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the high-sided CB version required rather than the standard 200x76cm CB?
The high-sided 200x96cm CB version (NCL-CSBPBH-CB) is required where the profiling bed is fitted with a mattress overlay or replacement mattress that raises the effective mattress surface relative to the bed rail, creating an exposed rail section above the overlay that a 76cm bumper cannot cover. The thickness of the overlay determines how much additional height is required; a 15-20cm overlay typically requires the 96cm version to maintain full rail coverage above the overlay surface. The bed rail risk assessment should confirm the overlay thickness and specify the correct bumper height before procurement.
Does the split base mechanism work effectively on high-sided bumpers?
Yes. The split base mechanism on the CB range functions independently of the bumper height; as the profiling bed rail is lowered, the split base opens outward to hold the bumper off the floor regardless of whether the bumper height is 76cm, 96cm, or 105cm. The split base should be inspected at each use to confirm it opens and closes correctly as the rail is lowered and raised, and that the base material is intact without tears that would allow floor contact. CQC Regulation 12 equipment maintenance obligations require that damaged split base bumpers are replaced before the bed is returned to use.
NCL-CSBPBH-CB
- Split Base Floor-Clear - High-Sided - combines the 96cm height required for beds with mattress overlays or raised rail configurations with the split base mechanism that prevents the bumper from contacting the floor when the rails are lowered; this addresses both the overlay-related height requirement and the NHS IPC floor-contamination concern in a single product specification.
- 96cm Height for Overlay Beds - the 96cm height accommodates the additional mattress-to-rail distance created by pressure relief overlays or replacement mattresses, covering the exposed rail above the overlay surface that a standard 76cm bumper cannot reach; for the same configuration without the split base floor-clear feature, the standard high-sided version is NCL-CSBPBH.
- Wipe-Clean Full-Length Cover - wipe-clean outer cover supports NHS IPC decontamination between patient uses; 200cm full-length padded coverage provides complete inner rail protection across the profiling bed rail from head to foot; the padded interior reduces impact injury risk and prevents direct skin contact with hard rail surfaces during sleep and repositioning.
- CSBPB-CB High-Sided Range - the standard 200x76cm CB version is NCL-CSBPB-CB; this high-sided 200x96cm CB version is NCL-CSBPBH-CB; the extra-wide 200x105cm CB version for three wooden rails is NCL-CSBPBX-CB; the non-split-base equivalent of this product is NCL-CSBPBH.