Two Rail Bumper with Net Window
- Wipe-Clean Net Window Bumper - padded top and bottom rail cushions connected by a strong see-through wipe-clean mesh window; the wipe-clean outer material supports NHS IPC decontamination between uses, and the see-through net maintains carer visibility of the resident through the rail protection for observation and safety monitoring without removing the bumper.
- Concertina Net for Profiling Beds - the net window concertinas neatly as the profiling bed side rails are lowered for access, maintaining the bumper in position without requiring removal during care episodes; this allows carers to lower rails and access the resident without disconnecting the bumper, significantly reducing the time and effort of side-rail management during personal care.
- Hook and Loop Fastening - hook and loop fastenings provide quick, secure fitting to the bed rails without tools; supplied in pairs at 200cm length for standard profiling bed rail configurations; the hook and loop closure allows rapid removal and refitting during laundry or if the bumper requires replacement.
- CQC Regulation 12 Safety - designed specifically for profiling beds with full-length wooden side rails; the bumper reduces impact injury risk at the rail surface and maintains carer observation of the resident; the wipe-clean specification supports NHS IPC cleaning between patients; machine washable version available as NCL-TRCSBW for care settings requiring launderable bumpers.
Two Rail Bumper with Net Window - 200cm - Wipe-Clean - Profiling Beds
The Two Rail Bumper with Net Window (200cm, Wipe-Clean) provides padded protection for the top and bottom rails of profiling beds with full-length wooden side rails, connected by a strong see-through mesh that maintains carer visibility and concertinas neatly when rails are lowered for access. The wipe-clean outer material supports NHS IPC decontamination. Hook and loop fastenings allow quick fitting. Supplied in pairs. The machine washable version is available as NCL-TRCSBW.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-TRCSB-BLU |
| Length | 200 cm |
| Outer Material | Wipe-clean |
| Net Window | See-through mesh; concertina design |
| Fastening | Hook and loop |
| Supplied | In pairs |
| Bed Type | Profiling beds with full-length wooden side rails |
| Washable Version | NCL-TRCSBW (machine washable, 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 awareness of their bed position. The padded rail bumpers directly mitigate this risk. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) requires that bed safety equipment is appropriate for the bed configuration and individual risk profile, and is maintained in a hygienic condition. The wipe-clean outer supports NHS IPC cleaning between patients. As with all bed rail safety equipment, a documented individual bed rail risk assessment is required before fitting, including consideration of Mental Capacity Act 2005 best interest obligations where the resident lacks capacity to consent to bed rail use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the net window concertina when the bed sides are lowered?
The concertina design allows the mesh panel to fold neatly as the bed rail is lowered, rather than pulling taut or requiring removal. This is essential for profiling beds where carers lower the side rails multiple times per day for personal care, repositioning, and clinical assessments; if the bumper required removal each time the rail was lowered, the compliance burden would significantly reduce consistent use. The concertina mechanism maintains the bumper in position throughout the clinical workflow, and the mesh returns to its flat, taut position when the rail is raised.
Are these bumpers suitable for all profiling bed configurations?
These bumpers are designed specifically for profiling beds with full-length wooden side rails. For profiling beds with different rail designs - including metal or partial-length rails - the fit should be confirmed before procurement. The hook and loop fastening accommodates a range of rail profiles, but the bumper length (200cm) must match the rail length to provide full-length protection without gaps. The 180cm (NCL-TRCSBW18) and 220cm (NCL-TRCSBW22) washable versions are available where the rail length differs from the standard 200cm specification.
NCL-TRCSB-BLU
Viewed products
- Wipe-Clean Net Window Bumper - padded top and bottom rail cushions connected by a strong see-through wipe-clean mesh window; the wipe-clean outer material supports NHS IPC decontamination between uses, and the see-through net maintains carer visibility of the resident through the rail protection for observation and safety monitoring without removing the bumper.
- Concertina Net for Profiling Beds - the net window concertinas neatly as the profiling bed side rails are lowered for access, maintaining the bumper in position without requiring removal during care episodes; this allows carers to lower rails and access the resident without disconnecting the bumper, significantly reducing the time and effort of side-rail management during personal care.
- Hook and Loop Fastening - hook and loop fastenings provide quick, secure fitting to the bed rails without tools; supplied in pairs at 200cm length for standard profiling bed rail configurations; the hook and loop closure allows rapid removal and refitting during laundry or if the bumper requires replacement.
- CQC Regulation 12 Safety - designed specifically for profiling beds with full-length wooden side rails; the bumper reduces impact injury risk at the rail surface and maintains carer observation of the resident; the wipe-clean specification supports NHS IPC cleaning between patients; machine washable version available as NCL-TRCSBW for care settings requiring launderable bumpers.