Regalo Swing Down Bedrail (110 x 50 cm)

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Action 5. Organisations which regularly require beds for children and for children and adults with atypical anatomy should plan to replace non-compliant beds as soon as possible.

a second offence resulting in people using this service being exposed to a significant risk of avoidable harm. Children and adults with atypical anatomy should be using beds or cots compliant with BS EN 50637:2017 unless there is a clinical reason for using a non-compliant bed, which should be documented, including any steps which need to be taken to reduce risk. Older beds, which might previously have been intended for children, may not comply with the requirements set out in this standard, as it was introduced in 2017, and therefore there may be a higher risk of entrapment with these beds. Actions required Action 2. Training for applicable staff should be relevant to their role and include, where appropriate, the risks and operation of these devices, the provision of training to carers/patients, reporting issues, servicing and maintenance and risk assessments. We are delighted to tell you that the NRS Healthcare EasyFit Plus+ Bed Rail has been tried and tested by our team of Occupational Therapists who are proud to give it the OT Recommended seal of approval.

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According to investigations, deaths were found to involve factors including inadequate risk assessment, maintenance issues and children and adults of small stature using beds which are designed for use by adults with typical body dimensions. Bed rails, also known as side rails or cot sides, are widely used to reduce the risk of falls. Although not suitable for everyone, they can be very effective when used with the right bed, in the right way, for the right person.

Review all patients who are currently provided with bed rails or bed grab handles to ensure there is a documented up-to-date risk assessment. Complete risk assessments for patients where this has not already been done and for each patient who is provided with bed rails or bed grab handles.Bed rails or cot sides are the specialist equipment used to prevent vulnerable people from falling out of bed. The use of bed rail is a common practice within care homes. Bed rails are considered as a ‘medical devise’. It falls under the authority of Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). MHRA monitors the design and safety aspects during its production. But CQC monitors the safe use of equipment under Regulation 12. As professionals, we want to make sure people are protected without affecting their freedom of movement. Fracture or asphyxia due to the unsafe use of bed rail is the last thing we want in our care homes. CQC – on use of bed rails in care homes Update your organisation’s policies and procedures on procurement, provision, prescribing, servicing and maintenance of these devices in line with the MHRA’s updated guidance on the management and safe use of bed rails.

Review patients who are children or adults with atypical anatomy as a priority. Ensure the equipment they have been provided with is compliant with BS EN 50637:2017 unless there is a reason for using a non-compliant bed. Record this on the risk assessment and put in place measures to reduce entrapment risks as far as possible. For older adults and anyone living with a long-term health condition, the bathroom can be a hazardous place for slips and falls. Fortunately, there are precautionary steps everyone can take to minimise the risks of falls in the bathroom. Continue reading Ensuring that the most up-to-date version of the instructions for use are being used and are provided to the bed occupant and/or their family and carers. There have been other serious incidents involving bed rails reported to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

How to safely use bed rails in care homes?

Investigations into incidents involving falls often found the likely cause to be worn or broken parts, which should have been replaced during regular maintenance and servicing, but which were either not carried out or were carried out improperly. This was a breach of Regulation 12(1) and 12(2) as care and treatment were not provided in a safe way. The service was rated as inadequate against the question, ‘Is the service safe?’. The need for risk assessments to be updated regularly. The frequency of reviewing the risk assessment will vary depending on the patient and their circumstances and should be recorded as part of the risk assessment, but will likely be more frequent for children. Does the manufacturer/supplier provide any information on special considerations or contra-indications? Imagine yourself as a resident of a care home. Getting admitted to a care home itself can be very upsetting and also thoughts about losing independence. The last thing you want to do is, putting up the side rails on the first day of admission as a surprise when they were used to lying down in a normal bed trhoughout theier life. You, as a resident, will be having the following questions to ask your professionals?