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January 2021 Version 4 - GOV.UK
Safe use of bed rails January 2021 Version Crown copyright 2021 Produced by Devices Safety and Surveillance You may re-use this information (excluding logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit or email: Where we have identified any third-party copyright material you will need to obtain permission from the copyright holders concerned. Safe use of bed rails 1 Contents 1. Executive Summary 3 Who this document is for 3 Scope 3 2. Introduction 4 Bed Rails 4 Bed Grab Handles 6 Other Devices 7 Hazard and areas of risk 7 3. Risk management and use assessment 9 Risk management 9 Risk assessment 9 Alternatives to rigid bed rails 10 4.
neck or chest. Most incidents occurred in community care settings, particularly in nursing homes. These could have been prevented if adequate risk assessments and appropriate risk management had been carried out. Clinicians should carefully consider the benefits and risks of bed rails before they are used for an individual bed user.
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