Bed Rails Awareness

9 Page Handout (Word Document). YOU DO NOT NEED TO BUY THIS IF YOU ARE BUYING THE FULL BED RAILS PACK

This is the handout from the Bed Rails Awareness full pack.

BED RAILS AWARENESS

Introduction
Who uses bed rails?
Terminology
Grab handles
Safety statistics (deaths)
RIDDOR statistics
The law
RIDDOR
Regulation
Safety risks to the client
When things can go wrong
Suitability of the bed rail
Fitting of the bed rail
Equipment maintenance
Equipment checks
Risk assessment
Client groups, dignity, alternatives
Record keeping
Training
Other staff
Safe fitting
Mattress overlays
Further information references

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