Fall Prevention Alarms, Impact Mats and Positioning Aids
This collection groups the bedside safety products a hospital or long term care facility uses to reduce fall risk: pressure-sensitive bed and chair alarms, pull cord alarms, floor sensor systems, replacement sensor pads, impact-reduction fall mats and limb positioning holders, from Drive Medical, Skil-Care and Dynarex.
→ Part of Hospital. Also see Bed Rails, Hospital Beds and Patient Lifts & Transfer Systems.
Browse by Product Type
| Collection | What is in it | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Bed Alarms | Pull cord, pressure pad and floor alarms, sensor pads, fall mats | Warning staff of bed or chair exit, cushioning a fall |
| Bed Rails | Assist handles, half and full length rails, gap fillers | Leverage for independent users, barriers where clinically assessed |
| Hospital Beds | Low beds, full electric, bariatric | Reducing fall height at source |
| Patient Lifts | Floor lifts, sit-to-stand, slings | Transfers without manual lifting |
Which Layer Does the Patient Need?
Fall prevention works in layers, and each product addresses a different one. An alarm gives staff time to reach a patient who is getting up: the Drive 13606 bed alarm, the 13602 pull cord or the Skil-Care FloorPro floor pad. A mat reduces injury if they reach the floor first: the PrimeMat 2.0 or the 14700 tri-fold. A low bed reduces the height of the fall itself. Most high-risk patients have more than one layer, chosen against how quickly staff can respond. The full range is in Bed Alarms.
Limb Holders
Two limb positioning holders are stocked here: the Skil-Care universal sheepskin limb holder with double straps and the universal economy foam limb holder, both in cases of 36. These are physical restraint products. Their use is governed by clinical orders, facility policy, applicable regulation and ongoing monitoring requirements, and the decision to use one belongs with the treating clinician, not with a purchasing choice. Least-restrictive alternatives are assessed first. Product selection, where use has been ordered, is a question of padding material and strap configuration against the facility's protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which alarm type for a facility with a long response distance?
The earliest-triggering type, which is a pull cord. Where staff are close and false alarms are the bigger problem, a floor pad triggers latest but rarely falsely. The full comparison is in Bed Alarms.
Do I need alarms and mats and rails?
Each is a separate layer. Alarms warn, mats cushion, rails provide leverage or a barrier depending on type. High-risk patients usually have more than one, and rails in particular are chosen only after a clinical assessment.
Are limb holders sold for general use?
No. They are restraint products whose use requires a clinical order, facility policy compliance and monitoring. They are stocked for facilities operating under those protocols.
Read the full guide: Expert Buyer's Guide: Top 5 Hospital Beds for Home Use
MediDepot Purchasing Advantages
- Price Match Guarantee: found the same catalogue number for less elsewhere? We will match the verified price.
- Equipment Financing: available on larger facility orders.
- Extended Warranty: available on qualifying equipment.
- Military Discount: available for qualifying military medical facilities and personnel.
- Request a Quote: facility-wide fall prevention fit-outs and standing consumable orders.
Related Buying Guides
- Expert Buyer's Guide: Top 5 Hospital Beds for Home Use
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- Patient Lift Sling Types
- Medical Equipment Quote Comparison Checklist
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