Bed Rails: Safe Use in Care Settings

Bed rails can reduce the risk of someone falling out of bed, but poorly fitted or unsuitable rails have caused deaths through entrapment. This course explains HSE and MHRA guidance on when bed rails are appropriate, risk assessment, gaps and equipment compatibility, checks and reporting.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general awareness training written from published official guidance. It does not replace your employer’s policies, procedures and practical training, and it is not an accredited qualification.