The purpose of bed rails
Bed rails are designed to prevent people from falling out of bed and injuring themselves. They are safety devices used to reduce the risk of a person accidentally slipping, sliding or rolling out of bed. You may also hear bed rails referred to as bed side rails, side rails, cot sides, and safety sides.
Bed rails should not be used to restrict someone who wants to get out of bed, even if they are unsteady and at a risk of falling once they are out of bed.
Bed safety rails should only be used as a last resort. All other options should be risk assessed and explored in full first. Bed rails should never be used as a form of restraint.
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