The Deep Pile Polyester Bumper (183x96cm) provides extended-length, high-sided air-permeable fleece coverage for seizure-prone patients on overlay mattress profiling beds where both extended coverage and 96cm height are required. Full-length hook and loop fastening; machine washable. The 134x96cm version is NCL-CSHP1H; the full-length 200x96cm version is NCL-CSHP3H; the standard-height 183cm version is NCL-CSHP18.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-CSHP18H |
| Dimensions | 183 x 96 cm (72" x 38") |
| Material | Deep-pile polyester fleece |
| Key Property | Air-permeable |
| Fastening | Full-length hook and loop |
| Washing | Machine washable |
| Standard-Height Version | NCL-CSHP18 (183 x 76 cm) |
| Full-Length High-Sided | NCL-CSHP3H (200 x 96 cm) |
All compliance requirements applicable to the other CSHP range versions - NICE CG137/NG217 seizure safety, MHRA bed rail safety guidance, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 considerations for materials in care home bedrooms, HTM 01-04 machine-washable decontamination, CQC Regulation 12 equipment documentation, and Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations - apply to this version. Both the extended length and the 96cm height selection must be clinically justified in the individual bed rail and seizure risk assessment documentation.
When should this version be specified over the 183x76cm or 134x96cm alternatives?
The 183x96cm version (NCL-CSHP18H) should be specified where the clinical assessment establishes all of the following simultaneously: the patient is seizure-prone or has involuntary movements requiring the air-permeable fleece specification; the profiling bed is fitted with a mattress overlay requiring the 96cm height to cover the exposed rail above the overlay surface; and the patient's seizure movement pattern requires the 183cm body coverage rather than the 134cm. Where any of these three requirements is not present, a lower specification from the CSHP range is appropriate.
Is the machine-washable specification HTM 01-04 compliant for care home use?
The CSHP machine-washable specification should be confirmed against the care home's HTM 01-04 laundering programme to ensure the wash temperatures and cycle parameters meet the thermal decontamination requirements for reusable patient contact equipment. HTM 01-04 specifies minimum thermal disinfection temperatures; confirm the product's care label wash temperature is compatible with the care home's laundering standard before procurement. Where the required HTM 01-04 wash temperature exceeds the product's care label maximum, an alternative decontamination approach may be needed in consultation with the infection control lead.