Two Rail Bumper Machine Washable (180 cm)
- Machine Washable for NHS IPC - fully machine washable quilted construction supports repeated laundering per HTM 01-04 care home linen management standards, making this the appropriate specification for care settings where NHS IPC infection control policy requires launderable rather than wipe-clean bed safety equipment; machine washability enables thorough decontamination that wipe-clean surfaces cannot achieve at depth.
- Quilted Padding for Impact Protection - soft quilted padding on the top and bottom rail bumpers provides cushioned impact protection at the rail contact surfaces; the quilted construction distributes the impact load across the padded area rather than concentrating it at a single point, reducing injury risk for residents who contact the rail during sleep or movement.
- See-Through Concertina Net - strong see-through net window maintains carer visibility of the resident for observation and safety monitoring; the concertina design allows the net to fold neatly when the profiling bed rails are lowered for care access, maintaining the bumper in position without requiring removal during clinical and personal care episodes.
- 180cm Length - Range Available - 180cm version suits shorter profiling bed rail configurations; also available in 200cm (NCL-TRCSBW) and 220cm (NCL-TRCSBW22) for longer rails; all versions are supplied in pairs with hook and loop fastenings; the wipe-clean version is available as NCL-TRCSB-BLU for settings where laundering is not the preferred decontamination method.
Two Rail Bumper Machine Washable - 180cm - Net Window - Profiling Beds
The Machine Washable Two Rail Bumper (180cm) provides quilted padded protection for the top and bottom rails of profiling beds, connected by a concertina see-through net that maintains carer visibility and folds neatly when rails are lowered. Fully machine washable per HTM 01-04 for NHS IPC-compliant laundering. Hook and loop fastenings; supplied in pairs. Also available in 200cm (NCL-TRCSBW) and 220cm (NCL-TRCSBW22); the wipe-clean version is NCL-TRCSB-BLU.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-TRCSBW18 |
| Length | 180 cm |
| Construction | Machine washable quilted padding |
| Net Window | See-through mesh; concertina design |
| Fastening | Hook and loop |
| Supplied | In pairs |
| Other Lengths | NCL-TRCSBW (200cm); NCL-TRCSBW22 (220cm) |
| Wipe-Clean Version | NCL-TRCSB-BLU (200cm) |
Regulatory Compliance
MHRA guidance on bed rail safety identifies impact injury at rail surfaces as a primary risk for residents with reduced mobility or bed position awareness. The quilted bumpers directly mitigate this risk. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) requires that bed safety equipment is maintained in a hygienic condition; the machine washable construction enables thorough laundering per HTM 01-04, meeting NHS IPC decontamination requirements for reusable patient equipment. A documented individual bed rail risk assessment is required before fitting, with Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations addressed where the resident lacks capacity to consent to bed rail use.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does machine washability support infection control for bed rail bumpers?
Machine washable quilted bumpers can be laundered at the temperatures specified under HTM 01-04 for thermal decontamination of patient linen and equipment covers, achieving microbial decontamination that surface wiping cannot replicate in quilted or padded materials. In care home environments where a resident has had a communicable infection, or where the bumper has been contaminated with body fluids, machine laundering provides the level of decontamination required by NHS IPC guidance before the bumper is returned to use. Wipe-clean versions are appropriate for routine between-use decontamination, but machine washable versions provide the deeper clean capability required for high-level decontamination events.
What is the difference between the 180cm, 200cm, and 220cm versions?
The three lengths correspond to different profiling bed rail lengths. The 180cm version (NCL-TRCSBW18) suits shorter bed rail configurations, typically found on narrower or shorter care home beds. The 200cm version (NCL-TRCSBW) is the standard length for most adult care home profiling beds. The 220cm version (NCL-TRCSBW22) suits extended-length bed configurations or taller residents requiring a longer profiling bed. The rail length of the specific bed should be measured before procurement to confirm the correct bumper length, as a bumper shorter than the rail leaves unprotected sections, while an oversized bumper may not fit securely or concertina correctly.
NCL-TRCSBW18
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- Machine Washable for NHS IPC - fully machine washable quilted construction supports repeated laundering per HTM 01-04 care home linen management standards, making this the appropriate specification for care settings where NHS IPC infection control policy requires launderable rather than wipe-clean bed safety equipment; machine washability enables thorough decontamination that wipe-clean surfaces cannot achieve at depth.
- Quilted Padding for Impact Protection - soft quilted padding on the top and bottom rail bumpers provides cushioned impact protection at the rail contact surfaces; the quilted construction distributes the impact load across the padded area rather than concentrating it at a single point, reducing injury risk for residents who contact the rail during sleep or movement.
- See-Through Concertina Net - strong see-through net window maintains carer visibility of the resident for observation and safety monitoring; the concertina design allows the net to fold neatly when the profiling bed rails are lowered for care access, maintaining the bumper in position without requiring removal during clinical and personal care episodes.
- 180cm Length - Range Available - 180cm version suits shorter profiling bed rail configurations; also available in 200cm (NCL-TRCSBW) and 220cm (NCL-TRCSBW22) for longer rails; all versions are supplied in pairs with hook and loop fastenings; the wipe-clean version is available as NCL-TRCSB-BLU for settings where laundering is not the preferred decontamination method.