High Sided Cotside Bumpers - Extra Height for Airflow Mattresses. (Closed Ends 134 x 96 cm)
- Closed Ends for Active Patient Protection - closed-end construction provides additional padded cushioning at the rail end positions, protecting against lateral impact at the bumper corners for more active patients who contact the rail ends during sleep movement or restless periods; the closed ends are the key differentiator from the open-ended 134x96cm version (NCL-CSBH) and are the clinically indicated choice where lateral end contact is a specific risk in the bed rail risk assessment.
- 96cm Height for Overlay and Airflow Mattresses - 96cm height for profiling beds with overlay or alternating pressure airflow mattresses where the standard 76cm bumper does not provide full-height rail coverage above the raised mattress surface; FR foam interior meets the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 fire safety requirements for soft furnishings in regulated care environments.
- Wipe-Clean Cover, Hook and Loop - wipe-clean outer cover allows NHS IPC decontamination between patient uses; hook and loop fastenings for quick fitting and removal; the closed-end design adds end cushioning without increasing the overall body length or changing the hook and loop fastening mechanism from the open-ended version.
- High-Sided Closed-End Range - the 134x96cm closed-end version is NCL-CSBHE; the extended 183x96cm closed-end version is NCL-CSBHLE; the open-end equivalents are NCL-CSBH (134cm) and NCL-CSBHL (183cm); the clinical need for closed-end lateral protection should be confirmed in the bed rail risk assessment.
High-Sided Cotside Bumper - 134x96cm - Closed Ends - Active Patient Protection
The High-Sided Cotside Bumper (134x96cm, Closed Ends) provides the same 96cm high-sided FR foam padded rail protection as the open-ended version (NCL-CSBH) with the addition of closed ends that cushion the rail end positions for more active patients who contact the bumper corners during sleep movement. Wipe-clean cover; hook and loop fastenings. Extended closed-end version is NCL-CSBHLE (183x96cm); open-end version is NCL-CSBH (134x96cm).
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-CSBHE |
| Dimensions | 134 x 96 cm (53" x 38") |
| Ends | Closed (padded end cushioning) |
| Foam | Fire-retardant (FR) |
| Cover | Wipe-clean |
| Fastening | Hook and loop |
| Open End Version | NCL-CSBH (134 x 96 cm open ends) |
| Extended Closed End | NCL-CSBHLE (183 x 96 cm closed ends) |
Regulatory Compliance
MHRA guidance on bed rail safety requires that all accessible rail surfaces, including rail end positions, are protected where the risk assessment identifies an impact risk at those points. For more active patients whose movement during sleep brings them into contact with the rail ends, closed-end bumpers directly address this risk. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) documentation should confirm the clinical rationale for specifying closed rather than open ends, with reference to the individual resident's movement patterns and the bed rail risk assessment findings. The 96cm height requirement and FR foam fire safety compliance requirements are the same as for the open-ended version.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should closed ends be specified rather than open ends?
Closed ends (NCL-CSBHE or NCL-CSBHLE) should be specified where the bed rail risk assessment identifies a risk of impact at the rail end positions due to the individual resident's movement patterns during sleep or periods of agitation. More active patients who move extensively during the night, or residents with conditions causing involuntary movement, may contact the bumper end positions in a way that open-ended bumpers do not protect against. Where the primary risk is impact along the rail surface rather than at the rail ends, open-ended bumpers (NCL-CSBH or NCL-CSBHL) are appropriate and provide adequate protection at lower specification cost.
Do closed ends affect the bumper fitting or the hook and loop fastening?
No. The closed-end construction adds padded cushioning at the bumper end positions but does not change the hook and loop fastening mechanism or the 134x96cm body dimensions that fit the rail. The bumper is fitted in the same manner as the open-ended version; the closed ends simply provide padded coverage at the corners where open-ended bumpers have an uncovered rail end position. Care staff should confirm that the closed ends are positioned correctly against the rail end stops during initial fitting and at subsequent inspections.
NCL-CSBHE
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- Closed Ends for Active Patient Protection - closed-end construction provides additional padded cushioning at the rail end positions, protecting against lateral impact at the bumper corners for more active patients who contact the rail ends during sleep movement or restless periods; the closed ends are the key differentiator from the open-ended 134x96cm version (NCL-CSBH) and are the clinically indicated choice where lateral end contact is a specific risk in the bed rail risk assessment.
- 96cm Height for Overlay and Airflow Mattresses - 96cm height for profiling beds with overlay or alternating pressure airflow mattresses where the standard 76cm bumper does not provide full-height rail coverage above the raised mattress surface; FR foam interior meets the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 fire safety requirements for soft furnishings in regulated care environments.
- Wipe-Clean Cover, Hook and Loop - wipe-clean outer cover allows NHS IPC decontamination between patient uses; hook and loop fastenings for quick fitting and removal; the closed-end design adds end cushioning without increasing the overall body length or changing the hook and loop fastening mechanism from the open-ended version.
- High-Sided Closed-End Range - the 134x96cm closed-end version is NCL-CSBHE; the extended 183x96cm closed-end version is NCL-CSBHLE; the open-end equivalents are NCL-CSBH (134cm) and NCL-CSBHL (183cm); the clinical need for closed-end lateral protection should be confirmed in the bed rail risk assessment.