Heel Protectors with Cooling Aperture (Wipe-Clean)
- Cooling Aperture - Floating Heel - the central cooling aperture elevates the heel completely from the bed surface, achieving the floating heel position specified in NICE CG179 and NICE QS89 for pressure ulcer prevention; promotes direct airflow around the heel, reducing the temperature and moisture accumulation that accelerate pressure damage in at-risk residents.
- Wipe-Clean PU Finish - hygienic wipe-clean polyurethane outer surface can be decontaminated with NHS IPC-compliant clinical wipes between patient uses, making this version the preferred choice in infection control environments, high-dependency units, and settings where NHS IPC decontamination of patient equipment between uses is required by policy.
- Universal Fit - one-size-fits-all padded construction with secure yet gentle fastening achieves consistent heel elevation across the full range of resident foot sizes without individualised sizing; supports standardised procurement of a single heel protection product across a multi-resident care home tissue viability protocol.
- NICE CG179 Pressure Ulcer Prevention - indicated for pressure ulcer prevention in high-risk residents and for those with Stage I-II heel pressure damage; selection and use under clinical assessment; CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) supported when documented in the tissue viability care plan, with CQC Regulation 10 supported by the comfort and dignity the protector provides during bed rest.
Heel Protectors with Cooling Aperture - Wipe-Clean - Floating Heel - Pair
The Heel Protectors with Cooling Aperture (Wipe-Clean) achieve complete heel elevation through a central cooling aperture, meeting the NICE CG179 and NICE QS89 floating heel requirement. The wipe-clean polyurethane outer surface supports NHS IPC decontamination between patient uses with clinical wipes, making this version the preferred specification for infection control-priority care settings. Universal padded design with secure fastening suits all resident foot sizes.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-FFHC-PU |
| Material | Wipe-clean polyurethane (PU) |
| Key Feature | Cooling aperture - full heel elevation |
| Decontamination | Wipe-clean with NHS IPC-compliant disinfectant |
| Fit | Universal (one size) |
| Supplied | In pairs |
Regulatory Compliance
NICE CG179 and NICE QS89 specify complete heel suspension from the bed surface for effective pressure ulcer prevention. The wipe-clean PU surface meets NHS IPC requirements for decontamination of patient-contact equipment between uses, which the cotton version does not. This makes the wipe-clean version the clinically indicated choice where infection control policy requires wipeable surfaces on all patient equipment, including in NHS commissioned care home beds and in high-dependency residential care. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) documentation should include the protectors within the tissue viability care plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the wipe-clean version be chosen over the cotton version?
The wipe-clean (NCL-FFHC-PU) version should be specified where the care setting requires NHS IPC-compliant decontamination of patient equipment between uses - for example, in NHS-commissioned care home beds, isolation care, or where the protectors are shared between residents rather than patient-dedicated. The cotton version (NCL-FFHC-A) is appropriate where the protectors are patient-dedicated and skin breathability is the priority. Both provide identical heel elevation through the cooling aperture.
How should the wipe-clean surface be decontaminated between uses?
The PU outer surface should be wiped with an NHS IPC-compliant surface disinfectant wipe and allowed to air-dry before reapplication. The wipe should be compatible with polyurethane surfaces to prevent material degradation. The inner padded surface is not wipeable; where NHS IPC policy requires full decontamination of all surfaces including the inner padding, patient-dedicated use or replacement between patients is required. Decontamination should be documented in the care home cleaning schedule per CQC Regulation 12 obligations.
NCL-FFHC-PU
Viewed products
- Cooling Aperture - Floating Heel - the central cooling aperture elevates the heel completely from the bed surface, achieving the floating heel position specified in NICE CG179 and NICE QS89 for pressure ulcer prevention; promotes direct airflow around the heel, reducing the temperature and moisture accumulation that accelerate pressure damage in at-risk residents.
- Wipe-Clean PU Finish - hygienic wipe-clean polyurethane outer surface can be decontaminated with NHS IPC-compliant clinical wipes between patient uses, making this version the preferred choice in infection control environments, high-dependency units, and settings where NHS IPC decontamination of patient equipment between uses is required by policy.
- Universal Fit - one-size-fits-all padded construction with secure yet gentle fastening achieves consistent heel elevation across the full range of resident foot sizes without individualised sizing; supports standardised procurement of a single heel protection product across a multi-resident care home tissue viability protocol.
- NICE CG179 Pressure Ulcer Prevention - indicated for pressure ulcer prevention in high-risk residents and for those with Stage I-II heel pressure damage; selection and use under clinical assessment; CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) supported when documented in the tissue viability care plan, with CQC Regulation 10 supported by the comfort and dignity the protector provides during bed rest.