Quilted Cotside Bumpers with Tucks (183 cm - Closed Ends)
- 183cm Extended Length Closed Ends - the 183cm version provides greater padded body coverage along the rail than the 134cm version (NCL-CSS), with closed ends at both positions for lateral protection; like the 134cm version, extra-long fabric tucks extend beneath the mattress to prevent sub-rail limb entrapment, anchored by the mattress weight along the rail-side mattress edge.
- Hollow Fibre, Machine Washable, FR Polyester - hollow fibre filling provides soft, consistent cushioning; FR polyester outer meets the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 fire safety requirement; fully machine washable per HTM 01-04 for thorough laundering decontamination; light blue colour; the machine-washable specification ensures the tuck sections and the bumper body can be fully decontaminated together as a single unit.
- Closed Ends for Active Patient Protection - closed-end construction provides lateral protection at the bumper end positions, appropriate for more active patients who contact the bumper corners during sleep; the bed rail risk assessment should confirm that both the extended-length body coverage and the closed-end lateral protection are clinically indicated before specifying this version.
- 134cm and 200cm Alternatives - the 134cm closed-end version is NCL-CSS; the 200cm open-end version is NCL-CS200OE; both use the same tuck mechanism, hollow fibre filling, FR polyester, and machine-washable specification; the selection between them is based on the rail coverage area and end protection requirements confirmed in the bed rail risk assessment.
Quilted Cotside Bumper with Tucks - 183cm - Closed Ends - Machine Washable
The Quilted Cotside Bumper with Tucks (183cm, Closed Ends) provides extended-length padded coverage with closed ends and sub-rail entrapment prevention through fabric tucks secured under the mattress. Hollow fibre filled; FR polyester outer; machine washable; light blue. The 134cm closed-end version is NCL-CSS; the 200cm open-end version is NCL-CS200OE.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-CSL |
| Length | 183 cm |
| Ends | Closed |
| Filling | Hollow fibre |
| Outer | Fire-retardant polyester |
| Securing Method | Extra-long tucks under mattress |
| Washing | Machine washable |
| Colour | Light blue |
| Other Versions | NCL-CSS (134cm closed ends); NCL-CS200OE (200cm open ends) |
Regulatory Compliance
The same MHRA sub-rail entrapment prevention rationale, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 FR requirement, HTM 01-04 machine-washable decontamination standard, CQC Regulation 12 equipment documentation obligations, and Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations that apply to the 134cm version (NCL-CSS) apply equally to the 183cm version. The 183cm body length and closed-end specification should each be confirmed as clinically indicated in the individual bed rail risk assessment before procurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the 183cm version be specified rather than the 134cm?
The 183cm version (NCL-CSL) should be specified where the clinical assessment indicates that 134cm of padded coverage does not cover the rail section accessible to the resident during sleep, or where the resident's movement extends beyond the 134cm bumper body and would leave unprotected rail beyond the bumper end. Both versions use the same tuck mechanism, hollow fibre filling, closed-end design, and machine-washable FR polyester specification; the selection is based solely on the padded coverage length requirement confirmed in the bed rail risk assessment.
Are the tucks MHRA compliant for sub-rail entrapment prevention?
The tuck mechanism addresses the MHRA-identified sub-rail entrapment zone through a mattress-anchored barrier that prevents limbs from passing beneath the mattress edge into the sub-rail zone. MHRA guidance does not prescribe a specific mechanism for sub-rail entrapment prevention, but requires that identified entrapment zones are addressed with appropriate safety measures. The mattress-anchored tuck approach satisfies this requirement for the side-rail sub-mattress entrapment zone. The bed rail risk assessment should document the sub-rail entrapment risk and confirm the tuck mechanism as the selected control measure, consistent with the care home's overall MHRA-compliant bed safety programme.
NCL-CSL
- 183cm Extended Length Closed Ends - the 183cm version provides greater padded body coverage along the rail than the 134cm version (NCL-CSS), with closed ends at both positions for lateral protection; like the 134cm version, extra-long fabric tucks extend beneath the mattress to prevent sub-rail limb entrapment, anchored by the mattress weight along the rail-side mattress edge.
- Hollow Fibre, Machine Washable, FR Polyester - hollow fibre filling provides soft, consistent cushioning; FR polyester outer meets the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 fire safety requirement; fully machine washable per HTM 01-04 for thorough laundering decontamination; light blue colour; the machine-washable specification ensures the tuck sections and the bumper body can be fully decontaminated together as a single unit.
- Closed Ends for Active Patient Protection - closed-end construction provides lateral protection at the bumper end positions, appropriate for more active patients who contact the bumper corners during sleep; the bed rail risk assessment should confirm that both the extended-length body coverage and the closed-end lateral protection are clinically indicated before specifying this version.
- 134cm and 200cm Alternatives - the 134cm closed-end version is NCL-CSS; the 200cm open-end version is NCL-CS200OE; both use the same tuck mechanism, hollow fibre filling, FR polyester, and machine-washable specification; the selection between them is based on the rail coverage area and end protection requirements confirmed in the bed rail risk assessment.