Bedrail audit tool

• Date of audit

  Date

• Name of auditor

• Height of the top edge of the side rail above the mattress without compression must be above 220mm.

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

• Gap between headboard and end of side rail must be less than 60mm.

• Gap between foot board and end of side rail must be less than or equal to 60mm or greater than 318mm.

• Distance between open end of side rail(s) and mattress platform must be less than 60mm.

• Gap between split side rails must be equal to or less than 60mm or greater than 318mm.

• Gap between side rail and mattress in ‘plan’ elevation.

Bedrail and Bumper Inspection

• Which room and bed is being inspected?

Bedrail Inspection

• Are the bedrails the appropriate size and dimensions? (Please refer to the guidance above).

  Yes

  No

• Are the bedrails fitted securely, with no excessive movement?

  Yes

  No

• Are the bedrails in good working condition, with no rust, loose fixings or cracks to joints?

  Yes

  No

• Are the bedrails suitable for the intended bed, according to the suppliers instructions?

  Yes

  No

• Are the bedrails appropriate for the person?

  Yes

  No

• Are the bedrails compatible with other equipment?

  Yes

  No

Bumper Inspection

• Are there bumpers installed on the bedrails? (All bedrails in use should have bumpers).

  Yes

  No

• Are the bumpers in use compatible with the bedrails?

  Yes

  No

• Are the bumpers sufficiently padded? (Due to age and wear and tear, the bumper may no longer be as padded as needs be to be protective).

  Yes

  No

• Signature of auditor

  Sign