Mattress Side Filler - Custom Fit for Safer Bedside Support
- Custom-Sized Side Gap Filler - the mattress side filler is made to order in custom sizes to provide a precise fit for the specific gap between the mattress edge and the bed frame or side rail; custom sizing ensures the filler fully fills the gap without overhang or undersizing, providing effective limb entrapment prevention across the specific gap dimensions of the individual bed and mattress configuration.
- Machine Washable to 75°C - the vapour-permeable wipe-clean 4-way stretch cover is machine washable at up to 75°C, supporting thermal decontamination per HSG(95)18 standards; the zip closure allows rapid cover removal for laundering; the wipe-clean outer surface supports routine between-use decontamination without full laundering for lower-intensity contamination events.
- Foam Inner with Vapour-Permeable Cover - supportive foam inner provides cushioning at the side gap position, preventing the resident's limbs from contacting the hard bed frame edge if they reach the mattress edge; the vapour-permeable cover maintains skin microclimate at any skin contact point, consistent with NICE CG179 principles for materials in contact with pressure care patients.
- MHRA Entrapment Prevention - fills the gap between mattress and bed side rail that represents the lateral entrapment zone identified in MHRA bed rail safety guidance; custom sizing allows precise gap filling for non-standard bed and mattress combinations where standard-sized fillers may not provide adequate coverage; CQC Regulation 12 documentation should include the gap risk assessment and the side filler specification.
Mattress Side Filler - Custom Fit - Machine Washable - Vapour-Permeable
The Mattress Side Filler (NCL-MSF) is made to order in custom sizes to precisely fill the lateral gap between the mattress edge and bed side rails, addressing the MHRA-identified lateral entrapment zone. Foam inner; 4-way stretch vapour-permeable wipe-clean cover; machine washable to 75°C; zip closure. CQC Regulation 12 gap safety.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-MSF |
| Sizing | Custom - made to order |
| Inner | Supportive foam |
| Cover | Vapour-permeable, wipe-clean, 4-way stretch; zip closure |
| Washing | Machine washable to 75°C |
Regulatory Compliance
MHRA guidance on bed rail safety identifies the lateral gap between the mattress and the bed frame as an entrapment zone; the custom-fitted side filler directly addresses this zone for the specific bed and mattress configuration in use. Machine washability to 75°C supports HSG(95)18 thermal disinfection compliance. CQC Regulation 12 documentation should record the lateral gap measurement, the custom filler specification, and the bed rail risk assessment findings confirming the entrapment risk addressed by the filler. The vapour-permeable cover supports NICE CG179 skin microclimate management at the contact surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are custom sizes specified for the mattress side filler?
Custom sizes are specified by measuring the gap between the mattress edge and the bed frame or side rail in three dimensions: length (along the bed side), width (into the gap from the mattress edge to the rail or frame), and height (from the bed base to the mattress top surface). These three dimensions define the custom filler size required for precise gap filling. Measure the gap at multiple points along the bed length, as the gap may vary along the rail, and specify for the most critical dimension. Contact the supplier with the measured gap dimensions to order the custom-sized filler; confirm lead time before ordering where there is clinical urgency.
How does the mattress side filler differ from the mattress cradle (NCL-CRD)?
The mattress cradle (NCL-CRD) is a bilateral structural unit that holds the mattress centred within the bed frame using raised side supports on both sides simultaneously, primarily designed for active air mattresses where the mattress width varies with the inflation cycle. The mattress side filler (NCL-MSF) is a custom-sized foam filler that precisely fills a specific static lateral gap on one or both sides of a fixed-width mattress that does not fully span the bed frame; it is more appropriate where a precise-fit custom filler is required for a consistent gap rather than bilateral cradle positioning of a variable-width air mattress.
NCL-MSF
- Custom-Sized Side Gap Filler - the mattress side filler is made to order in custom sizes to provide a precise fit for the specific gap between the mattress edge and the bed frame or side rail; custom sizing ensures the filler fully fills the gap without overhang or undersizing, providing effective limb entrapment prevention across the specific gap dimensions of the individual bed and mattress configuration.
- Machine Washable to 75°C - the vapour-permeable wipe-clean 4-way stretch cover is machine washable at up to 75°C, supporting thermal decontamination per HSG(95)18 standards; the zip closure allows rapid cover removal for laundering; the wipe-clean outer surface supports routine between-use decontamination without full laundering for lower-intensity contamination events.
- Foam Inner with Vapour-Permeable Cover - supportive foam inner provides cushioning at the side gap position, preventing the resident's limbs from contacting the hard bed frame edge if they reach the mattress edge; the vapour-permeable cover maintains skin microclimate at any skin contact point, consistent with NICE CG179 principles for materials in contact with pressure care patients.
- MHRA Entrapment Prevention - fills the gap between mattress and bed side rail that represents the lateral entrapment zone identified in MHRA bed rail safety guidance; custom sizing allows precise gap filling for non-standard bed and mattress combinations where standard-sized fillers may not provide adequate coverage; CQC Regulation 12 documentation should include the gap risk assessment and the side filler specification.