Two Rail Bumper with Net Window and Net Base (180 cm)
- Split Net Base - Floor-Clear Design - integrated split net base holds the bumper off the floor when the profiling bed side rails are lowered, preventing floor surface contamination of the padded rail cover; this eliminates the floor-to-bedside contamination pathway that standard bumpers create during routine rail lowering in care home and hospital environments.
- 180cm Length - the 180cm version suits shorter profiling bed rail configurations where the standard 200cm bumper (NCL-TRCSB-CB) would be oversized; measuring the rail length before procurement is essential to confirm the correct length, as a bumper shorter than the rail leaves unprotected sections, while an oversized bumper may not fit correctly or function as intended.
- Net Window for Visibility - breathable see-through net window between the top and bottom padded rail covers maintains carer observation access; the concertina design works in conjunction with the net base to allow the rail to be lowered while maintaining both floor-clear hygiene and continued carer visibility of the resident through the net panel.
- Wipe-Clean, Hook and Loop - wipe-clean outer material supports NHS IPC decontamination between uses; hook and loop fastenings allow quick fitting and removal; supplied in pairs; the full CB floor-clear range is also available in 200cm (NCL-TRCSB-CB) and 220cm (NCL-TRCSB22-CB) for standard and extended rail lengths.
Two Rail Bumper with Net Window and Net Base - 180cm - Floor-Clear Design
The Two Rail Bumper with Net Window and Net Base (180cm) provides the floor-clear split net base design in the shorter 180cm length for profiling beds with shorter side rail configurations. The net base prevents the bumper from touching the floor when rails are lowered, eliminating the floor-contamination pathway. Wipe-clean outer material; concertina net window; hook and loop fastenings; supplied in pairs. Also available in 200cm (NCL-TRCSB-CB) and 220cm (NCL-TRCSB22-CB).
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | NCL-TRCSB18-CB |
| Length | 180 cm |
| Key Feature | Split net base - floor-clear when rails lowered |
| Net Window | See-through mesh; concertina |
| Outer Material | Wipe-clean |
| Fastening | Hook and loop |
| Supplied | In pairs |
| Other Lengths | NCL-TRCSB-CB (200cm); NCL-TRCSB22-CB (220cm) |
Regulatory Compliance
NHS IPC infection control guidance on environmental contamination identifies floor contact as a contamination risk for patient equipment. The net base floor-clear design eliminates this specific risk during routine rail-lowering. CQC Regulation 12 (safe care) requires that bed safety equipment is appropriate for the individual bed configuration; the 180cm length must be confirmed against the rail measurement before procurement. MHRA guidance on bed rail safety requires full-length coverage of the rail; specifying the 180cm version for a 200cm rail would leave 20cm unprotected at one end, creating an unacceptable impact injury risk. Rail measurement and documentation in the equipment register supports correct length specification.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the 180cm CB version be specified rather than the 200cm?
The 180cm version (NCL-TRCSB18-CB) should be specified where measurement of the profiling bed side rail confirms a length of 180cm or less. The 200cm version (NCL-TRCSB-CB) is the standard length for most adult care home profiling beds; the 180cm is appropriate for beds with shorter rail configurations, which may be found in smaller care home rooms or where a shorter profiling bed has been specified for the resident. The rail length should always be measured and recorded before procurement to prevent the gap-in-coverage risk that results from specifying a bumper shorter than the rail.
What is the difference between the CB net base version and a standard bumper without a net base?
A standard two rail bumper without a net base hangs freely from the rail; when the rail is lowered, the bumper cover rests on the floor, picking up floor contamination. The CB net base version holds the bumper away from the floor when the rail is lowered, preventing this contamination. In high-turnover care environments where bed rails are lowered and raised many times per day, the CB version significantly reduces the cumulative floor contamination risk compared to a standard bumper, and reduces the additional decontamination workload that floor contact would otherwise require of care staff between each rail-lowering episode.
NCL-TRCSB18-CB
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- Split Net Base - Floor-Clear Design - integrated split net base holds the bumper off the floor when the profiling bed side rails are lowered, preventing floor surface contamination of the padded rail cover; this eliminates the floor-to-bedside contamination pathway that standard bumpers create during routine rail lowering in care home and hospital environments.
- 180cm Length - the 180cm version suits shorter profiling bed rail configurations where the standard 200cm bumper (NCL-TRCSB-CB) would be oversized; measuring the rail length before procurement is essential to confirm the correct length, as a bumper shorter than the rail leaves unprotected sections, while an oversized bumper may not fit correctly or function as intended.
- Net Window for Visibility - breathable see-through net window between the top and bottom padded rail covers maintains carer observation access; the concertina design works in conjunction with the net base to allow the rail to be lowered while maintaining both floor-clear hygiene and continued carer visibility of the resident through the net panel.
- Wipe-Clean, Hook and Loop - wipe-clean outer material supports NHS IPC decontamination between uses; hook and loop fastenings allow quick fitting and removal; supplied in pairs; the full CB floor-clear range is also available in 200cm (NCL-TRCSB-CB) and 220cm (NCL-TRCSB22-CB) for standard and extended rail lengths.