Bed Rails Awareness Training Resources
Bed Rails Awareness - Health and Social Care
Includes a 40‑slide presentation, handouts and a multiple‑choice end‑of‑session assessment.
All files editable.
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How to assess whether bed rails are appropriate or unsafe
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How to identify risks including entrapment falls and mobility issues
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How to fit bed rails safely and check equipment before use
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How to recognise when alternatives are safer
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How legislation and guidance apply to bed rail use
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How to apply risk assessment findings to safe care planning
Presentation – Bed Rails Awareness - 51 Slides
Who uses bed rails?
Terminology
Grab Handles
Risks - Background
Riddor statistics
The Law
Riddor
Regulation
Client Safety Risks
When things can go wrong
Suitability of the bed rail
Fitting of bed rails
Equipment maintenance
Equipment checks
Risk Assessment generics
Risk Assessment – client groups
Risk Assessment basics
Risk Assessment - dignity
Risk Assessment - others
Risk Assessment – some alternatives
The Risk Assessment
Record Keeping
Training
Safe fitting awareness
Bumpers and mattress overlays
Further Information
Word Document
5 page handout
HSC Training Link
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