FREE Bed Rail Ruler Guide to enhance patient safety and compliance

Hcsuk are handing out free Bed Rail Ruler Guides with the aim of contributing to the enhancement of patient safety by enabling you, as care providers and your teams, to easily and accurately measure medical bed rails according to the BS EN 60601-2-52 standard.

 MD Jo Bonser said:

‘By providing a readily accessible tool, we hope to promote widespread compliance with these essential safety standards and contribute to the overall improvement of healthcare infrastructure.’

The guides can be used to check the installation of side rails on adult beds. They show how to measure gaps and clearances - this includes the minimum height of the side rails, and safe gaps between the bed, mattress, and side rails to minimise the risk of entrapment and falls, They comply with MHRA guidance on bedrails and BSN 606,01–2–5 2–20.  However they're not suitable for children.

Why you NEED one of our limited supply of FREE Bed Rail Ruler Guides:

1. Accurate Measurements: The rail ruler guide provides precise measurements according to BS EN 60601-2-52 standards, ensuring that medical bed rails meet the required dimensions for patient safety
2. User-Friendly Design: The guide is designed to be user-friendly, with clear markings and instructions to facilitate easy measurement and compliance verification.
3. Material Compliance: The rail ruler guide is constructed from materials that adhere to relevant safety and durability standards, ensuring a reliable and long-lasting tool for regulatory compliance.
4. Free and Accessible: Whilst our competitors are charging for this guide, we’re making it available FREE OF CHARGE, promoting accessibility for healthcare professionals including care home staff and regulatory authorities to facilitate widespread adoption and adherence to standards. (We just ask that you cover the cost of the postage, to help keep our costs down).

How to use your Rail Ruler Guide

Use the appropriate edge of the ruler in the locations shown in the diagram and check that the gap or distance meets these requirements:

1.  Height of the top edge of the side rail above the mattress without compression must be greater than or equal to 220 mm  

2. Gaps between elements of the side rail and between the side rail and mattress platform must be less than 120 mm 

3. The gap between headboard and end of side rail must be less than 60 mm 

4. The gap between footboard and end  of side rail must be less than 60 mm or greater than 318 mm

How can I get my Rail Ruler Guide? 

Please fill out our contact form here and we’ll be in touch with you to arrange for you to receive your guide. 

And don’t forget to sign up for our latest free resource on Bed Rail Safety, coming very soon here!!