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Nursing Care Catalogue2018

Introduction to the “Nursing Care” side of Caremed

Running a busy nursing care establishment is challenging and high pressure with the needs of so many stakeholders to meet:

- Relatives and patients - Staff - Regulatory bodies

Our goal is to assist in protecting you and your organisation from the pain associated with equipment selection and delivery by providing beds, pressure care, seating and manual handling devices that:

- Protect your staff from injury and risks - Protect your patients and residents from discomfort, harm and

indignity - Protect your organisation from compliance issues

For 2018-19, we are instigating a programme of continuous catalogue updates and have introduced an issue number to this publication. If you’d like to check that you are looking at the latest version of our catalogue, you can check this at www.care-med.co.uk/catalogue - compare issue numbers and if necessary, download the latest version.

We are a true 24/7 organisation, just like the customers we serve - our office number 01926 889677 is manned round the clock and in particular, our air mattress delivery service is one example of how we can support you regardless of the time of day or night.

Looking forward to speaking to you soon.

With best regards

Nathan Thompson Ian Thompson Robert Thompson

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Contents PageIntroduction to beds Page 4

Profiling Bed Range Page 5



Introduction to mattresses Page 8

Air Mattress Range Page 9



Foam Mattress Range Page 12

Foam Mattress Range Page 13

Pressure Care Cushion Range Page 14

Pressure Care for Heels Page 15

Pressure Care Selection Guide Page 16

Introduction to Ramblegard Page 17

Ramblegard Product Range Page 18



Introduction to manual handling Page 21

Manual Handling Range Page 22







Introduction to Medi9 Page 29

Medi9 Range 0

Medi9 Range Page 31

Profiling Bed Accessories – Invacare Page 32

Profiling Bed Accessories – Harvest Page 33

Profiling Bed Accessories – Days/ Casa Page 34

Soft Protection Page 35

Bed Rail Compliance Page 36

Mattress Decontamination Page 37

Equipment Servicing & Maintenance – The Regulations Page 38

Equipment Servicing & Maintenance – Keeping Compliant Page 39

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Introduction to beds

Caremed provides a core range of dependable and innovative care beds; some models, like the EN9000 series, are manufactured exclusively within our own facilities.

Others, are sourced within the UK and Europe and built to our exacting standards, ready for a life of service in your facility.

For guidance on compliance and safety, be sure to look at page 36

Questions about technical or aftersales service matters?

Email [email protected] 01926 889677

Don’t forget that we offer support to care establishments via WhatsApp, Zoom & Skype - in many cases, aftersales issues and troubleshooting can be resolved using video technology, negating the need for a site visit.

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Profiling Bed Range

CM4000 Standard Bed

CM2000 Low Bed

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Safe Working Load 180 Kg

Overall Length 2240 mm

Overall Width 1020 mm

Adjustable Height 400mm to 800mm

Angle of Backrest 0 - 70˚

Angle of Knee Rest 0 – 24˚

Total Bed Weight 64 Kg

Max Patient Weight 145 Kg








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Profiling Bed Range

CM9000 Floor Level Bed

CM5000 Bariatric Bed














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EN9000 Bed EN9000 Bed

Max Patient Weight 200 Kg or 300 Kg



Overall Width 900 mm, 1070 mm or 1370 mm

Adjustable Height 100 mm to 725mm (900mm Width)

150 mm to 725 mm (1070/ 1370mm Width)

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Introduction to mattresses

Caremed Total Pressure Care range of mattresses and surfaces for care are used internationally to alleviate discomfort and pressure care injuries.

Working with leading manufacturers to create our own clinically proven range of static, hybrid and dynamic pressure care surfaces, our goal is to give you swift access to a range of products that can suit a wide spectrum of needs in your organisation.

The Combi-Air system remains our most popular option as a total system for step-up, step-down care, minimising swapping of mattress surfaces, freeing up storage space and maximising patient comfort and pressure therapy.

Did you realise that certain mattress models are available through our Pressure Care 24/7 service and can be ordered and delivered any time of day or night?

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Air Mattress Range

Air Overlay Mattress

Air Overlay Mattress with Base

Code: CM-M-OL

Dimensions: 2000mm x 900mm x 127mm

Description:

Designed to deliver a cost-effective solution for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers in a nursing home or home care environment.

Medium to High Risk categoryMax Patient Weight 180 Kg

Code: CM-M-OLB


Description:

Designed to deliver a cost-effective solution for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers in a nursing home or home care environment.

Medium to High Risk categoryMax Patient Weight 180 Kg

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Code: CM-CMBR


Description:

A static/ active hybrid mattress. The Combi-Air is supported by extensive clinical data, evaluated in a wide variety of clinical environments.

Very High Risk CategoryMax Patient Weight 247 Kg

Clinically proven hybrid technologyThe Combi-Air hybrid mattress replacement system delivers optimal therapy at the touch of a button. The clinically proven interface of the foam mattress combined with active alternating air cells beneath, provides both prevention and treatment of severe pressure ulcers.

The comfortable patient interface ensures that therapy is delivered without compromise and a step-up of support surface is provided without disturbance. A quiet, unobtrusive power unit can be activated to provide alternating therapy to a high specification static foam support surface without the need for patient transfer

Excellent for residents who cannot tolerate “traditional” air mattresses Use with or without the pump

Very high-risk therapy

Auto-set pump detects patient weight

Use as static or active

Matching chair cushion* can use the same pump as mattressLow in height (same thickness as a standard foam mattress)Welded seams and Strikethrough Resistant Cover

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Air Mattress Range

D900 Auto Full Replacement

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Code: D900


Description:

A high specification full air replacement system with Very High-Risk therapy.

Very High Risk CategoryMax Patient Weight 200 Kg

The D900 Auto system combines automatic self-adjustment of cell pressure, optional Heel Relief and Constant Low-Pressure therapy to provide one of the most advanced dynamic mattresses to the UK healthcare market. The system is intended for the delivery of high quality care to vulnerable patients and residents, whilst remaining easy-to-use. The D900 Auto also offers innovative features such as seat inflation and max firm, with a lock out feature and both audible and visual alarms to reduce the risk of human error.

Suitable for all risk categories including your most vulnerable residentsVery high-risk therapy

Auto-set pump detects patientWelded seams

Heel isolation facility (deflate heel cell)

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Foam Mattress Range

Underlay Mattress

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Medium Risk

Code: CM-ULM


Description:

50mm foam underlay with a vapour permeable cover. Designed to fit onto the bed platform and used underneath an overlay mattress.

Code: TPC1


Description:

An entry level mattress suitable for residents with a Medium Risk of developing pressure ulcers. Mattress is shaped to allow for easy profiling and enables “turning”.Suitable for residents up to 21 Stone/ 133 Kg. Comes with a Vapour Permeable Cover.

Medium Risk CategoryMax Patient Weight 133 Kg

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Bariatric Foam Mattress

High Risk

Code: TPC8


Description:

High Risk, high specification foam mattress with welded seams, reinforced sidewalls and a comfortable castellated foam surface.

High Risk CategoryMax Patient Weight 247 Kg

Code: TPC18


Description:

A high risk bariatric mattress built with three layers of foam. Suitable for residents up to 46 Stone/ 294 Kg. Is fitted with a hard-wearing closure cover.

High Risk CategoryMax Patient Weight 294 Kg

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Pressure Care Cushion Range

Duoform Cushion

Viscoflex Plus Cushion

Combi-Air Hybrid Cushion

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Description:High resilience foam surmounted by a two part visco-elastic gel.

Medium to High Risk 110kg

Code: TPCVFPC


Description:Moulded, viscoelastic foam with an ergonomic foam insert.

High to Very High Risk 40 – 100 kg

Code: TPCCAHC


Description:A very high risk alternating air seat cushion, supplied complete with pressure adjustable pump. Can be used without pump.

Very High Risk – 108 Kg

Code: TPCAC

Dimensions: 450 x 450 x 90mm

Description:A high risk alternating air seat cushion, supplied complete with pressure adjustable pump.

High Risk – 98 Kg

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Pressure Care For Heels

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The Heelpad is designed to reduce pressure on the vulnerable heel area. The controlled volume of gel in the sacs allows pressure displacement and even weight distribution. Pressure on a patient’s heels are kept to a minimum when the heels are in contact with the gel sac.

Code: CM-OSW

Clinical research has effectively demonstrated that the degree of knee flexion necessary to achieve substantial levels of pressure relief is relatively small. The Invacare Odstock Wedge was designed by clinicians to reduce pressure on the heels through re- positioning the hip and elevating the knee.

Code: CM-HBT-SM (Small) < 38 cm < 15 inCM-HBT-ST (Standard) 38-43 cm 15-17 inCM-HBT-XL (Large) ≥ 43 cm ≥ 14 in

The Heel Boot provides excellent comfort and pressure reduction for patients with a ’high risk’1 of developing pressure ulcers to the vulnerable heel area. For patients with pressure damage, the Maxxcare Pro Heel Boot can be an effective solution for wound healing, as its unique design allows for heel offloading.

Code: CM-LGTH-MLT/S (Small)CM-LGTH- MLT/M (Medium)CM-LGTH-MLT/L (Large)

The Leg Trough has been designed in consultation with clinicians to provide maximum support for the whole leg. The Leg Trough elevates the heels and allows them to be suspended over the edge of the trough. This provides maximum pressure relief for the vulnerable heel area.

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Selection Guide

Community Foam Mattress

High Risk Foam Mattress

Bariatric Foam Mattress

Active Air Cushion

Air Overlay Mattress Duoform Cushion

Viscoflex Plus Cushion

Combi-Air Mattress

D900 Auto Full Air Mattress

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Introduction to Ramblegard The Ramblegard system of wireless resident falls prevention and movement monitoring relieves the inconvenience, unreliability and limitations that are usually experienced when using “traditional” floor mats or similar in the care home.

Monitoring to prevent falls and to detect wandering is a sensitive issue and the safety needs of residents have to be balanced without compromising dignity or independence - not always easy using archaic sensor pad solutions.

How does Ramblegard differ?

Based around four core sensors, Floorgard, Seatgard, Bedgard and Motiongard, Ramblegard is:

- Wireless* (no more trailing cables or limitations such as call point socket positioning)

- Discreet (in many cases, sensor pads can be placed out of sight and away from risk of tampering

- Flexible and foil-free (look at this link - https://care-med.co.uk/products-overview/wireless-falls-sensors/ to see how the use of foil sensors limits durability and flexibility)

- Accurate (highly sensitive and directional Motiongard is so much more accurate and useful than a PIR that detects any movement in the room)

- Behaviour based detection (watch our short video here: https://care-med.co.uk/products-overview/wireless-falls-sensors/ to see how sensors can be placed differently to detect different falls and wandering scenarios)

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Ramblegard Product Range

Floorgard Deluxe - Wired

Floorgard Deluxe – Wireless

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Dimensions: 900mm x 600mm

Description:

Black plastic water resistant Nurse-Call floormat with 3 metre break-away lead. Comes with appropriate adaptor for connection directly into call system.

Floorgard Basic - Wired

Code: R01-0011


Description:

Black plastic water resistant Nurse-Call floormat with 3 metre break-away lead. Comes with appropriate adaptor for connection directly into call system.

Code: R13-00011A


Description:

Heavy duty non-slip floormat with soft rubber backing. Comes with a wireless jack for a cordless connection into existing call system.

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Bedgard – Wireless

Motiongard – Wireless

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Description:

The bedgard is a lightweight, durable and flexible bed exit monitoring solution. Its design allows far more flexibility with pad placement than traditional rubber / wired pads. It is unobtrusive, easy to use and effective - use on the shoulder / torso or foot end of the mattress to anticipate bed exit - be sure to visit our demo video to learn more about its application.

Seatgard - Wireless

Code: R13-0003A


Description:

The seatgard is a lightweight, durable and flexible seat exit monitoring solution. Its design allows far more flexibility with pad placement than traditional rubber / wired pads. It is unobtrusive, easy to use and effective - use on the seat or the backrest to anticipate chair exit - be sure to visit our demo video to learn more about its application.

Code: R16-0004A

Description:

Intelligently detects patient movement within a defined area. Contact free wireless solution can be placed by bed or doorway, alerts when body movement is detected within line of vision. When triggered it send a wireless alarm to a remote monitor / pager or call system.

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Breakaway Lead – 3 metre

Breakaway Lead – 8 metre

Wireless Jack

Wireless Transmitter

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Dimensions: 3 m

Suits Wired Mats.

Code: R09-00351

Dimensions: 8 m

Suits Wired Mats.

Code: R09-0023W

Dimensions: -

Suits Wireless Systems.

Code: R09-00211

Dimensions: -

Suits Wireless Mats.

Code: CM-NC/NP2

Dimensions: 2 m

Comes with right angled jack and clip.

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Introduction to manual handling

Safe patient handling is vital to prevent injury to both resident and carer. We provide a core range of reliable, easy to use and clinically effective manual handling solutions.

We supply simple standing and turning devices, a comprehensive range of hoists and surfaces for patient care such as shower trolleys.

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Manual Handling

Rotastand

Orbital Transfer Platform

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Code: CM-ROTA

The Rota Stand has been developed to allow an assisted transfer from one seated position to another. The frame, shin pad and turn table combine to give optimum safety to both carer and patient during the transfer. Allows a safe, smooth and controlled swivel transfer.

SWL: 160 Kg

Code: 800

Designed to assist a person who is weight bearing and has good upper body strength to transfer from one seated position to another.

Pivots between sitting surfaces.Not to be used for transporting user.Reduces physical strains upon carers, providing a correct working position.

SWL: 222 Kg

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HST200 Patient Hoist

SA200 Patient Stand Assist

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Code: HST200

Overall Length of Base 1340mm

Outside Width – Legs Closed 690mm

Outside Width – Legs Open 1050mm

Lifting Range 540 – 1920mm

Height of Legs 120mm

Maximum User Weight 200 Kg

Code: SA200

Overall Length of Base 1110 mm

Outside Width – Legs Closed 660 mm

Outside Width – Legs Open 1050 mm

Lifting Range 940 – 1610 mm

Height of Legs 120 mm


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HST800 Bariatric Patient Hoist

HST400 Patient Hoist

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Code: HST800




Lifting Range 810 mm

Under Bed Clearance 126 mm


Code: HST400




Lifting Range 610 – 1060 mm

Under Bed Clearance 130 mm


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ST7700 Manual Shower Trolley

ST7800 Electric Shower Trolley

Manual Handling

Code: ST7800

Width 740 mm

Length 1950 mm

Height Range 410 – 940 mm


Central locking and steering castorsElectric height adjustment via a hand switchSupplied with spare battery and charger unit

Code: ST7700

Width 740 mm

Length 1950 mm

Height Range 410 – 940 mm


Height of Legs 120 mm


Central locking and steering castorsHydraulic height adjustment via a foot pedal

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Manual Handling

Transit Wheelchair

CMD100 Basic Commode

CMD200 Deluxe Commode

Code: HMA200B

Seat Width 450 mm

Seat Depth 400 mm

Seat Height 500 mm


Code: CMD100

Seat Width 450 mm

Seat Depth 450 mm

Seat Height 480 mm


Swing-away armrests and swing-away (removable) footrestsCommode seat with integrated toilet pan

Code: CMD200

Seat Width 460 mm

Seat Depth 430 mm

Seat Height 480 - 530 mm


Swing-away armrests and swing-away (removable) footrestsCommode seat with integrated toilet panHeight Adjustable

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Motiongard – Wireless

Manual Handling

Manual Shower Commode

Electric Hi-Lo Shower Commode

Code: HMA2008

Seat Width 450 mm

Seat Depth 400 mm

Seat Height 500 mm


Code: CMD400

Seat Width 500 mm

Seat Depth 450 mm

Seat Height 510 – 610 mm

Tilt Angle – Seat 0 - 35˚


The CMD400 is a shower commode which offers a stainless steel frame. The seat tilt can be individually adjusted (tilt angle 0-35 Degrees), also with a stainless steel gas spring. The CMD400 is designed to be extremely stable even at maximum tilt angle. Headrest for maximum comfort included as standard. The modularity of the shower chairs makes them an ideal alternative to prescription based showers chairs and a suitable solution for clients with rehabilitative or degenerative neurological conditions.

Code: CMD800

Seat Width 500 mm

Seat Depth 450 mm

Seat Height 500 – 1050 mm

Tilt Angle – Seat 0 - 35˚


With its full powered adjustment, the CMD800 shower chair commode allows carers to carry out personal care in safety and comfort; minimising risk of injury. Adjustment of the height and tilt is done at the push of a button, ensuring an effortless working environment. The modularity of the CMD800 shower chair makes it an ideal alternative to prescription based showers chairs and a suitable solution for clients with rehabilitative or degenerative neurological conditions.

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Tilt-In-Space Care Chair

Shell Seat

Code: SHELLINT

Seat Width 390 mm 450 mm 510 mm

Seat Depth 410 mm 440 mm 470 mm

Seat Height 450 mm 490 mm 530 mm

Seat Tilt -3˚ to 27˚


Code: TX30

Seat Width 16 to 21 “

Seat Depth 18 to 22 “

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Visco/ Gel SeatThoracic Supports

Electric Operated or Manual OperatedFixed or Removable Arms

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Introduction to Medi9 Medi9 is a modern solution to age-old infection control problems.

Many terminal cleaning products are blighted by compromise, especially if they are a bleach or acid based solution:

- they can cause respiratory problems - they can be highly corrosive to equipment - they can offer limited success against today’s

infection control risks

Medi9 is safe for skin and respiration, non-corrosive to equipment surfaces (including mattresses) and yet is highly effective at combatting:

- Bacteria - Spores - Viruses - Germs - Fungi

Medi9 won’t damage carpets, curtains or soft-furnishings and is available in a wide variety of applications:

- foam - vapour fogging systems - wipes - spray

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Medi9 Sanitised Environments

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Medi9 Surface Wipes - Large

Medi9 Surface Spray

Medi9 Hand Foam

Medi9 Surface Wipes - Tough

Code: ME902010 TUB QUANTITY: 1000

CASE QUANITY: 1

Medi9 Bulk Sanitising Wipes offer an ultra-high level of sanitisation at a very economical price. Each tub provides up to 1000 applications of long lasting germ protection to any surface leaving it biologically clean and sanitised in seconds.

Code: ME902006 TUB QUANTITY: 200

CASE QUANITY: 12 TUBS

Medi9 Large Surface Wipes provide up to 200 applications of long lasting germ protection to surfaces. The ready to use no water formulation provides easy, instant germ protection to surfaces any time, any place, anywhere.

Code: SPRAY : ME901002

FOAM : ME901003

BOTTLE VOLUME: 650ml

CASE QUANITY: 6

Medi9 Surface Sanitising Spray and Foam are designed for every day use. The ready to use formulation provides easy instant germ protection in any environment in seconds.

Code: ME904008 BOTTLE VOLUME: 600ml

CASE QUANITY: 24

Medi9 alcohol and chlorine free Hand Sanitising Foam provides rapid, long-lasting disinfection and biological cleanliness to all hard working hands and is also kind on the skin. The high performance formulation coats the skin with a monomolecular layer that continues to provide protection long after the initial application. Regular use ensures sustained broad spectrum pathogen protection.

Code: ME904004 BOTTLE VOLUME: 50ml

CASE QUANITY: 24

Medi9 alcohol and chlorine free Mini Hand Foam provides rapid, long lasting disinfection and biological cleanliness to busy hands on the move. The Mini Hand Foam is ideally sized for pockets, briefcases, handbags, gloveboxes, backpacks and office drawers.

Medi9 Hand Foam Mini

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Medi9 Fogging Solution

Code: ME908008

The Medi9 Handheld Sanitiser Unit has been designed to be carried from room to room or to be used in larger environments. This portable unit can be used in a huge variety of areas from small rooms to large or even outdoor spaces.It can be applied in wet rooms, lavatories, bathrooms and showerrooms, in between uses to ensure that the environment is completely sanitised after every use. Ideally suited for lifts, stairwells, communal areas, vehicles and equipment stores.

Code: ME901012 BOTTLE VOLUME: 4 L

CASE QUANITY: 2 BOTTLES

Medi9 Room Sanitising Solution is designed for use in the fogging systems.With regular and effective use, you can relax, safe in the knowledge that the areas you have operated in have beencompletely sanitised and that a safe environment has been created.

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Bed Accessories

Extended Rails – Invacare Bed

Lifting Pole – Invacare Bed

Platform Extension – Invacare Bed

Grab Handle – Invacare Bed

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Dimensions: Extension kit for increasing the length of the bed by 150mm.

Code: 1560446-0101

Dimensions: Wooden extended side rails to support a 150mm extension kit.

Code: 1417511-0152

Dimensions: Support Handle – 40cm x 30cm

Code: MEDERG-LP

Dimensions: Can be adjusted in both height and depth (optional).

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Bed Accessories

Platform Extension – Harvest Bed

Extended Rails – Harvest Bed

Grab Handle – Harvest Bed

Lifting Pole – Harvest Bed

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Code: CM-HLDW113

Dimensions: The Bed Length Extension Platform, is available to extend your profiling bed by an additional 200mm

Code: CM-HLDW582

Dimensions: SWL: 80kg

Code: CM-HLB685

Dimensions: Height (from top of mattress): 610mm

Code: CM-HLDW111

Dimensions: Community Bed Rails extended + 200mm

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Extended RailsDays/ Casa Bed

Grab HandleDays/ Casa Bed

Lifting PoleDays/ Casa Bed

Code: 21804BE

Dimensions: The Bed Length Extension Platform, is available to extend your profiling bed by an additional 200mm

Code: 41622BE

Dimensions: Metal length adjustable rails.

Code: 9CGRBE

Dimensions: Width 15cm (6”)Length 48cm (19”)

Code: 21873BE

Dimensions: Width 80cm (32”)Depth 61cm (24”)Height 191cm (75”)

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Soft Protection

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Safety Wedge Set

Fold Out Crash Mat

Mattress Infill Bolster

Code: CMFLCSB

Dimensions: 1980 x 380 x 76mm

Description: Folding bumpers with Velcro fastening.

Code: CM-HCS095

Dimensions: 900mm

Description: The Safety Wedge Set 900mm, provides a safe, firm, sloping barrier to keep the user comfortably positioned.

Code: TPC35F

Dimensions: 193 x 60 x 5cm

Description: Heavy duty dense foam crash mat. Folds easily for storing. Cover is non slip wipe clean material.

Code: CX66BE


Description: Ideal for use with existing mattresses, the piece will add a further 200mm and close any gaps between the mattress and bed frame.

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Bed Rail Compliance

While bed rails can potentially prevent many falls, if fitted incorrectly they can cause death by asphyxiation through entrapment.

A risk assessment that incorporates the bed occupant, proposed equipment, the bed and the mattress is essential to ensure safe use. If any of these circumstances or equipment combinations change, the risk assessment must be carried out again.

MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) investigations have also shown that many serious and fatal incidents with bed rails have been caused by lack of maintenance.

Bed rails must be inspected on a regular basis to ensure they are in good condition and that the distances comply with current regulations.

The guidance below was correct at the time of printing (October ’18) but we recommend checking for the latest guidance here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bed-rails-management-and-safe-use

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Mattress Decontamination

Do you know what lies beneath the surfaces of your mattresses?

Let Care-Med assist in keeping your home compliant by utilising our on-site Mattress Audit and Decontamination Service.

Using our unique portable fogging system and following the MHRA Audit Recommendations, this service is cost effective and provides proactive reassurance and a thorough paper trail, freeing up time for nursing and care staff.

Decontamination includes a deep clean of not only the mattress, but the bedframe too, far more comprehensive than achievable by laundering or manual cleaning. The Medi9 fogger penetrates deep inside alternating mattress cores, between the cells and pipework, ensuring the deepest recesses are clean and hygienic.

Once a cover is breached and significant staining has occurred, the mattress is hazardous and even if cleaned, the likelihood is that staining will reoccur. Stained foam mattress cores are particularly hazardous, harbouring a myriad of germs and bacteria.

Call us on 01926 889677 to discuss mattress decontamination.Further resources and the current regulatory guidance can be seen here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mattress-decontamination-poster

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Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014

Regulation 15

Section (1) (e)

Equipment Servicing & MaintenanceThe Regulations

PUWER : Maintenance of work equipment

Section (1)(e) of Regulation 15 states that “premises and equipment” should be “properly maintained”

• There should be suitable arrangements for the purchase, service, maintenance, renewal and replacement of premises (including grounds) and equipment. These arrangements must make sure that they meet the requirements of current legislation and guidance, manufacturers’ instructions and the provider’s policies or procedures.

• Providers must have operational policies and procedures and maintenance budgets to maintain their equipment, buildings and mechanical engineering and electrical systems so that they are sound, operationally safe and exhibiting only minor deterioration.

• All equipment must be used, stored and maintained in line with manufacturers’ instructions. It should only be used for its intended purpose and by the person for whom is it provided.

PUWER requires that: all work equipment be maintained in an efficient state, in efficient order and in good repair; where any machinery has a maintenance log, the log is kept up to date; and that maintenance operations on work equipment can be carried out safely.

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Equipment Servicing & MaintenanceKeeping compliant – How can we help you?

Air Mattress/ Pump Service

Our On Site Team

Profiling Bed Service

Planned Preventative Maintenance – a proven method of reducing your equipment downtime. This may mean a 6 monthly check or an annual check for your beds where a fully trained technician carries out a thorough service and safety test – recommending parts to be replaced or adjusted.

Typically carried out alongside the Air Mattress/ Pump service and Mattress Audit to minimise disruption in your home.

Air Mattress/ Pump Service

Air Mattress Repairs & Servicing Pump Repairs & ServicingAir Mattress PIT (Pressure Integrity Testing) Pump PAT TestingAir Mattress Audits, Decontamination &

Laundering

Mattress Audit

Caremed is committed to quality and assurance and we take our obligations to customers seriously.

All of our technicians are DBS checked and we hold:

Safecontractor AccreditationISO9001:2015 Accreditation to the UKAS standard. Certificate number 9158

Manufacturers training is provided to all technicians and they are equipped with modern systems to provide end-to-end traceability and accuracy.

Caremed technicians are trained in mattress auditing to the MHRA standard and this is a service we provide to many of our customers. Mattresses that look good on the surface, may be hiding hidden dangers if integrity is breached. Even minor abrasions or damage to the mattress surface may allow urine or faecal matter to penetrate the cover or foam beneath; this is hazardous and unpleasant:

- Hidden staining - Foul odours - Infection control risks with the presence of bacteria, fungi or spores

As well as an examination of the mattress from a hygiene standpoint, our audit also includes a simple test to ascertain the foam resilience - this is to protect your residents from pressure damage and discomfort from aging foam cores that may have lost their resilience over time

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Edition 1, Nov 2018

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