Hollow Fibre Filled Cushion (Wipe Clean Cover)
- Wipe-Clean Cover for NHS IPC - wipe-clean cover allows decontamination with NHS IPC-compliant surface disinfectant wipes between patient uses, making this the appropriate version for settings requiring wipeable surfaces on all patient equipment; the wipe-clean specification meets NHS IPC requirements for shared or reissued cushions in care home, hospital, and clinical environments.
- Hollow Fibre Gentle Pressure Relief - soft hollow fibre inner provides gentle pressure relief and postural comfort across beds, chairs, and wheelchairs; the hollow fibre maintains its volume under load, providing consistent cushioning for residents who require additional comfort support during extended seated or lying periods.
- Versatile Use - lightweight construction suitable for use on beds, standard care chairs, and wheelchairs; the cushion can be repositioned throughout the day as the resident moves between environments, providing consistent comfort support without requiring a separate device for each setting.
- Cover Selection from the Range - wipe-clean version (NCL-FFWC) is the appropriate specification where NHS IPC decontamination is required; the half wipe-clean half cotton version (NCL-FFHHC) balances IPC and breathability; the fully fire-retardant cotton version (NCL-FFCC) is the appropriate specification for fire safety priority settings under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Hollow Fibre Filled Cushion - Wipe-Clean Cover - NHS IPC Compatible
The Hollow Fibre Filled Cushion (Wipe-Clean Cover) provides gentle pressure relief and postural comfort across beds, chairs, and wheelchairs, with a wipe-clean cover that supports NHS IPC decontamination between patient uses. The soft hollow fibre inner maintains its volume under load for consistent cushioning. The wipe-clean version is the appropriate specification where NHS IPC policy requires wipeable surfaces on patient equipment; the NCL-FFHHC (half wipe-clean, half cotton) and NCL-FFCC (fully FR cotton) versions are available where different cover properties are required.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-FFWC |
| Filling | Hollow fibre |
| Cover | Wipe-clean |
| Decontamination | NHS IPC-compliant disinfectant wipe |
| Use | Beds, chairs, wheelchairs |
| Other Versions | NCL-FFHHC (half wipe-clean); NCL-FFCC (fully FR cotton) |
Regulatory Compliance
NHS IPC infection control guidance requires patient contact equipment in care home and clinical settings to have surfaces that can be decontaminated between patient uses where the equipment may be shared. The wipe-clean cover on this version meets this requirement. CQC Regulation 10 (dignity) is supported by the cushion providing additional comfort during prolonged seated or lying periods. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) documentation should include the cushion decontamination schedule as part of the equipment maintenance record where the cushion is shared between residents rather than patient-dedicated.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the wipe-clean version be chosen over the half wipe-clean (NCL-FFHHC) or FR cotton (NCL-FFCC) versions?
The full wipe-clean version (NCL-FFWC) should be specified where the care setting requires NHS IPC-compliant decontamination of all patient contact surfaces - for example, where the cushion will be shared between residents, reissued following discharge, or used in an infection control setting. The half wipe-clean version (NCL-FFHHC) is appropriate where one surface will be in contact with the resident's skin for extended periods and breathability is a priority, while the other surface faces the chair or bed. The fully FR cotton version (NCL-FFCC) is appropriate for fire safety priority settings, regardless of NHS IPC surface requirements.
How should the wipe-clean cover be decontaminated?
The wipe-clean cover should be wiped with an NHS IPC-compliant surface disinfectant wipe and allowed to air-dry before the cushion is reissued or returned to use. Confirm the disinfectant is compatible with the cover material to avoid degradation of the wipe-clean surface over repeated decontamination cycles. For patient-dedicated cushions used by a single resident, NHS IPC guidance supports a less frequent decontamination schedule than for shared equipment; the care home infection control policy should specify the appropriate decontamination frequency for each use scenario.
NCL-FFWC
- Wipe-Clean Cover for NHS IPC - wipe-clean cover allows decontamination with NHS IPC-compliant surface disinfectant wipes between patient uses, making this the appropriate version for settings requiring wipeable surfaces on all patient equipment; the wipe-clean specification meets NHS IPC requirements for shared or reissued cushions in care home, hospital, and clinical environments.
- Hollow Fibre Gentle Pressure Relief - soft hollow fibre inner provides gentle pressure relief and postural comfort across beds, chairs, and wheelchairs; the hollow fibre maintains its volume under load, providing consistent cushioning for residents who require additional comfort support during extended seated or lying periods.
- Versatile Use - lightweight construction suitable for use on beds, standard care chairs, and wheelchairs; the cushion can be repositioned throughout the day as the resident moves between environments, providing consistent comfort support without requiring a separate device for each setting.
- Cover Selection from the Range - wipe-clean version (NCL-FFWC) is the appropriate specification where NHS IPC decontamination is required; the half wipe-clean half cotton version (NCL-FFHHC) balances IPC and breathability; the fully fire-retardant cotton version (NCL-FFCC) is the appropriate specification for fire safety priority settings under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.