Machine-Washable Bed Bumpers - Quilted Protection (200 x 76 cm Open Ends)
- 200cm Full Profiling Bed Length - the 200x76cm version provides full-length padded coverage for standard profiling beds in the machine-washable MWB range; the 200cm length is the most common profiling bed specification and provides continuous impact protection across the full rail from head to foot, making this the standard full-length MWB specification for non-overlay profiling beds in machine-washable infection-control environments.
- Machine-Washable FR Polyester - fully machine washable FR polyester with quilted finish provides impact cushioning and HTM 01-04-compliant laundering decontamination; the machine-washable specification is appropriate where NHS IPC policy requires launderable bed safety equipment, particularly following body fluid contamination events that require decontamination beyond the capability of wipe-clean surfaces.
- Hook and Loop Bottom Fastening - full-length hook and loop fastening along the bottom edge; open ends for air circulation and flexibility at the rail end points; standard 76cm height for profiling beds without mattress overlays; shorter versions are NCL-MWB (134x76cm) and NCL-MWBL (183x76cm); high-sided version is NCL-MWBPBH (200x96cm).
- NHS IPC Machine-Washable Standard - CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) equipment hygiene obligations supported by machine-washable specification; a documented bed rail risk assessment confirming the clinical indication is required; Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations apply where the resident lacks capacity to consent to bed rail use.
Machine-Washable Quilted Bumper - 200x76cm - Open Ends - Standard Length
The Machine-Washable Quilted Bed Bumper (200x76cm, Open Ends) provides full profiling bed length padded coverage at standard 76cm height in a machine-washable FR polyester quilted construction. The standard full-length MWB option for non-overlay profiling beds. Hook and loop fastening; open ends. High-sided version is NCL-MWBPBH (200x96cm); shorter versions are NCL-MWB (134cm) and NCL-MWBL (183cm).
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-MWBPB |
| Dimensions | 200 x 76 cm (79" x 30") |
| Ends | Open |
| Material | Fire-retardant polyester, quilted |
| Fastening | Hook and loop along bottom edge |
| Washing | Machine washable |
| High-Sided Version | NCL-MWBPBH (200 x 96 cm) |
| Shorter Versions | NCL-MWB (134cm); NCL-MWBL (183cm) |
Regulatory Compliance
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 FR specification, HTM 01-04 machine-washable decontamination standard, MHRA bed rail safety full-coverage requirement, and CQC Regulation 12 equipment documentation obligations apply as for all MWB range versions. The 76cm standard height must be confirmed appropriate for the bed configuration before procurement; where a mattress overlay raises the mattress surface, the 200x96cm version (NCL-MWBPBH) is required. Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations apply. The wipe-clean equivalent for this dimension is NCL-CSBPB.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the 200x76cm MWB differ from the wipe-clean 200x76cm CSBPB bumper?
Both the NCL-MWBPB (machine-washable) and NCL-CSBPB (wipe-clean) provide 200x76cm padded coverage for standard profiling beds. The MWB version uses machine-washable FR polyester with a quilted finish, enabling HTM 01-04-compliant laundering decontamination; the CSBPB uses a wipe-clean cover that is decontaminated with a surface disinfectant wipe between uses. The choice between them is driven by the care home's NHS IPC decontamination policy: where machine laundering is required, the MWB version is specified; where wipe-clean surface decontamination is the required method, the CSBPB is appropriate.
When should the full 200cm length be specified rather than the shorter 134cm or 183cm MWB versions?
The 200cm version (NCL-MWBPB) provides the full standard profiling bed rail length coverage in a single bumper, while the 134cm (NCL-MWB) and 183cm (NCL-MWBL) versions provide partial-length coverage suited to shorter rails or where partial-length protection is the clinical requirement. For standard adult profiling beds, the 200cm version provides complete head-to-foot coverage; shorter versions should only be specified where the rail measurement confirms a shorter configuration or where partial coverage is clinically appropriate for the individual bed rail risk assessment.
NCL-MWBPB
- 200cm Full Profiling Bed Length - the 200x76cm version provides full-length padded coverage for standard profiling beds in the machine-washable MWB range; the 200cm length is the most common profiling bed specification and provides continuous impact protection across the full rail from head to foot, making this the standard full-length MWB specification for non-overlay profiling beds in machine-washable infection-control environments.
- Machine-Washable FR Polyester - fully machine washable FR polyester with quilted finish provides impact cushioning and HTM 01-04-compliant laundering decontamination; the machine-washable specification is appropriate where NHS IPC policy requires launderable bed safety equipment, particularly following body fluid contamination events that require decontamination beyond the capability of wipe-clean surfaces.
- Hook and Loop Bottom Fastening - full-length hook and loop fastening along the bottom edge; open ends for air circulation and flexibility at the rail end points; standard 76cm height for profiling beds without mattress overlays; shorter versions are NCL-MWB (134x76cm) and NCL-MWBL (183x76cm); high-sided version is NCL-MWBPBH (200x96cm).
- NHS IPC Machine-Washable Standard - CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) equipment hygiene obligations supported by machine-washable specification; a documented bed rail risk assessment confirming the clinical indication is required; Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations apply where the resident lacks capacity to consent to bed rail use.