Machine-Washable Bed Bumpers - Quilted Protection (134 x 76 cm Open Ends)
- Machine-Washable FR Polyester - the MWB range is constructed from fire-retardant polyester with a quilted finish, combining the deep decontamination capability of machine laundering per HTM 01-04 with the FR safety requirement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; FR polyester provides the same fire safety compliance as FR foam in a machine-washable material specification.
- Quilted Construction - the quilted finish provides impact cushioning across the rail surface through the layered fabric structure; quilting distributes the impact load across the padded area rather than concentrating it at a single point, and the quilted surface maintains its protective structure through repeated machine-washing cycles without the deformation risk that unstructured padding may experience.
- Hook and Loop Bottom Fastening - 134x76cm - full-length hook and loop fastening along the bottom edge accommodates a range of rail lengths; 134x76cm standard height for profiling beds without mattress overlays; open ends allow air circulation and flexibility at the rail end points; full MWB range includes high-sided, extended-length, closed-end, and third-rail extension versions.
- NHS IPC Machine-Washable Standard - machine washable per HTM 01-04 care home linen management standards, providing the thorough decontamination that wipe-clean surfaces cannot achieve at depth; CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) equipment hygiene obligations are met by the machine-washable specification; a documented bed rail risk assessment is required before fitting.
Machine-Washable Quilted Bed Bumper - 134x76cm - Open Ends - FR Polyester
The Machine-Washable Quilted Bed Bumper (134x76cm, Open Ends) is made from fire-retardant polyester with a quilted finish for impact cushioning and machine-washable decontamination per HTM 01-04. Hook and loop bottom fastening; standard 76cm height for profiling beds without overlays; open ends. The MWB range includes 8 options across standard and high-sided heights, open and closed ends, and extended lengths for different bed configurations.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-MWB |
| Dimensions | 134 x 76 cm (53" x 30") |
| Material | Fire-retardant polyester, quilted |
| Ends | Open |
| Fastening | Hook and loop along bottom edge |
| Washing | Machine washable |
| MWB Range | 8 options: standard/high-sided, 134/183/200cm lengths, open/closed ends |
Regulatory Compliance
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 fire safety requirement is met by the FR polyester material. Machine washability per HTM 01-04 provides the thorough thermal decontamination required by NHS IPC guidance for reusable patient safety equipment, particularly following body fluid contamination events where wipe-clean decontamination is insufficient. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) equipment documentation should include the bed rail risk assessment, the bumper specification rationale, and the laundering schedule. MHRA bed rail safety guidance and Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MWB range and how does it differ from wipe-clean bed bumpers?
The MWB range is a family of machine-washable quilted bed bumpers in FR polyester, offering the same range of dimensions and configurations as wipe-clean bumpers but with a machine-washable specification for settings where deep laundering decontamination is required. Wipe-clean bumpers are appropriate for routine between-use decontamination with a surface disinfectant wipe; machine-washable MWB bumpers are appropriate where NHS IPC policy requires launderable bed safety equipment, such as following infection events or body fluid contamination where wipe-clean decontamination cannot achieve the required hygiene level for the fabric construction. The quilted FR polyester material is specific to the MWB range.
When should the 134x76cm version be chosen within the MWB range?
The 134x76cm open-end version (NCL-MWB) should be selected where the bed rail length is 134cm or less, the standard 76cm height is appropriate for the bed configuration (no mattress overlay), and open-end ventilation is preferred over closed-end lateral protection. Where longer rail coverage is needed, the 183x76cm (NCL-MWBL) or 200x76cm (NCL-MWBPB) versions are appropriate. Where high-sided coverage for overlay beds is required, the 134x96cm (NCL-MWBH) should be selected. The bed rail risk assessment should confirm the appropriate length, height, and end specification for the individual bed and resident.
NCL-MWB
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- Machine-Washable FR Polyester - the MWB range is constructed from fire-retardant polyester with a quilted finish, combining the deep decontamination capability of machine laundering per HTM 01-04 with the FR safety requirement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; FR polyester provides the same fire safety compliance as FR foam in a machine-washable material specification.
- Quilted Construction - the quilted finish provides impact cushioning across the rail surface through the layered fabric structure; quilting distributes the impact load across the padded area rather than concentrating it at a single point, and the quilted surface maintains its protective structure through repeated machine-washing cycles without the deformation risk that unstructured padding may experience.
- Hook and Loop Bottom Fastening - 134x76cm - full-length hook and loop fastening along the bottom edge accommodates a range of rail lengths; 134x76cm standard height for profiling beds without mattress overlays; open ends allow air circulation and flexibility at the rail end points; full MWB range includes high-sided, extended-length, closed-end, and third-rail extension versions.
- NHS IPC Machine-Washable Standard - machine washable per HTM 01-04 care home linen management standards, providing the thorough decontamination that wipe-clean surfaces cannot achieve at depth; CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) equipment hygiene obligations are met by the machine-washable specification; a documented bed rail risk assessment is required before fitting.