Optimise Community Plus Profiling Mattress
- Castellated Dual-Sided Foam Core - the 4-way turn castellated high-density combustion modified polyurethane foam core provides pressure redistribution by moulding to the body's contours; the castellated design increases the foam surface area in contact with the body, distributes weight more evenly than flat foam, and improves airflow through the core, all contributing to pressure ulcer prevention per NICE CG179.
- Vapour-Permeable Multi-Stretch Cover - the multi-stretch, vapour-permeable cover allows moisture vapour to pass from the resident's skin surface through the cover material, maintaining the skin microclimate and preventing heat and moisture accumulation that accelerates skin breakdown; available with sewn or high-frequency welded seams and optional waterfall flaps for additional fluid ingress protection.
- 4-Way Turn for Extended Mattress Life - the dual-sided castellated foam design allows the mattress to be turned in four positions, distributing wear evenly across all four mattress surfaces and significantly extending the product's clinical lifespan compared to single-sided or non-rotatable mattresses; this cost-efficiency supports procurement in community hospital and long-term care settings.
- NICE CG179 and MDR 2017/745 - pressure redistributing characteristics per NICE CG179 pressure ulcer prevention guidance; MDR 2017/745 (Medical Device Regulation) compliance required for pressure-redistributing foam mattresses used in registered care environments; zips on three sides allow cover inspection and removal for compliance checks.
Optimise Community Plus Profiling Mattress - Castellated Foam - 4-Way Turn
The Optimise Community Plus Profiling Mattress (NCL-OPCOMP208514) is a 4-way turn castellated dual-sided high-density foam mattress for community hospitals and long-term care profiling beds. Vapour-permeable multi-stretch cover with three-side zips; optional welded seams and waterfall flaps. Pressure redistribution per NICE CG179; MDR 2017/745 compliant.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-OPCOMP208514 |
| Foam Core | Dual-sided castellated high-density combustion modified polyurethane |
| Turn Configuration | 4-way turn |
| Cover | Multi-stretch, vapour-permeable |
| Seam Options | Sewn or high-frequency welded |
| Access | Zipped on three sides; optional waterfall flaps |
| Settings | Community hospitals; long-term care |
Regulatory Compliance
NICE CG179 (pressure ulcers: prevention and management) recommends that high-risk patients use high-specification foam mattresses or active alternating pressure devices; the Optimise Community Plus castellated foam meets the high-specification foam category. MDR 2017/745 (EU Medical Device Regulation, retained in UK law) requires that pressure-redistributing mattresses used in registered healthcare settings are CE/UKCA marked and conform to applicable safety and performance standards. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) requires that mattresses used in pressure care plans are appropriate for the individual resident's risk level and are maintained in a hygienic condition; three-side zip access supports routine hygiene inspection of the foam core.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is castellated foam and how does it support pressure redistribution?
Castellated foam has a profiled surface of raised blocks and channels rather than a flat face; the castellations allow the foam blocks to flex independently under the body's weight, conforming to the body's contours and redistributing pressure more evenly across the contact area. The channels between the castellations also allow air to circulate through the foam surface, improving the thermal microclimate at the skin contact point. Dual-sided castellations mean both the top and bottom surfaces of the foam core are profiled, enabling the 4-way turn to present either castellation pattern to the sleeping surface depending on which way the mattress is positioned.
What does MDR 2017/745 compliance mean for a community care profiling mattress?
MDR 2017/745 (Medical Device Regulation) classifies pressure-redistributing mattresses as medical devices requiring CE marking (or UKCA marking for the UK market post-Brexit). Compliance means the manufacturer has demonstrated the mattress meets safety and performance requirements for its intended clinical use through a conformity assessment process. Registered care home providers using pressure care mattresses should confirm that purchased mattresses bear the appropriate CE or UKCA mark and that the manufacturer can provide the technical documentation supporting the conformity claim. This is a requirement for use in regulated care settings under UK and EU medical device legislation.
NCL-OPCOMP208514
Viewed products
- Castellated Dual-Sided Foam Core - the 4-way turn castellated high-density combustion modified polyurethane foam core provides pressure redistribution by moulding to the body's contours; the castellated design increases the foam surface area in contact with the body, distributes weight more evenly than flat foam, and improves airflow through the core, all contributing to pressure ulcer prevention per NICE CG179.
- Vapour-Permeable Multi-Stretch Cover - the multi-stretch, vapour-permeable cover allows moisture vapour to pass from the resident's skin surface through the cover material, maintaining the skin microclimate and preventing heat and moisture accumulation that accelerates skin breakdown; available with sewn or high-frequency welded seams and optional waterfall flaps for additional fluid ingress protection.
- 4-Way Turn for Extended Mattress Life - the dual-sided castellated foam design allows the mattress to be turned in four positions, distributing wear evenly across all four mattress surfaces and significantly extending the product's clinical lifespan compared to single-sided or non-rotatable mattresses; this cost-efficiency supports procurement in community hospital and long-term care settings.
- NICE CG179 and MDR 2017/745 - pressure redistributing characteristics per NICE CG179 pressure ulcer prevention guidance; MDR 2017/745 (Medical Device Regulation) compliance required for pressure-redistributing foam mattresses used in registered care environments; zips on three sides allow cover inspection and removal for compliance checks.