Collection: Fall Prevention & Patient Monitoring

A reliable nurse call and patient monitoring system is a fundamental requirement in any UK care home or nursing home, underpinning both CQC compliance and resident safety. Trade2Care supplies nurse call systems, bed exit alarms, fall detectors, door exit alarms and wandering patient alarms suited to residential care homes, nursing homes and dementia care settings.

Nurse call system types

• Wired nurse call systems — permanent installation; hardwired to a central panel; suitable for new builds and full refurbishments
• Wireless nurse call systems — no cabling required; ideal for smaller settings or temporary installations
• Pager and DECT call systems — alerts sent direct to a care staff pager or mobile handset; reduces noise disruption on the ward

Patient monitoring and call accessories

• Bed exit sensors and alarms — alerts care staff the moment a resident leaves or attempts to leave the bed
• Chair exit sensors — pressure pad in the seat triggers an alert when the resident stands
• Door exit alarms — alerts staff when a resident attempts to leave a room or the building; essential in dementia care settings
• Enuresis alarms — moisture detection; triggers call before resident is in discomfort

Call 03452 999 999 for advice on nurse call system selection and installation for your care setting.

Regular monitoring of vital signs is a core clinical requirement for nursing homes and increasingly common in residential care. Trade2Care supplies a full range of biometric monitoring equipment including blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, digital thermometers, glucometers and multi-parameter vital signs monitors, all suitable for care home use and MHRA compliant.

Biometric monitoring equipment guide

• Blood pressure monitors — upper arm and wrist models; digital display; memory function for tracking trends over time
• Pulse oximeters — measure blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and heart rate; fingertip and handheld models
• Digital thermometers — forehead, ear and oral; fast-read; colour-coded fever alerts
• Multi-parameter vital signs monitors — single device measures blood pressure, SpO2, pulse rate and temperature; most efficient for nursing care
• Glucometers — blood glucose monitoring for diabetic residents

All biometric monitors are compatible with standard care documentation and most care planning software. Call 03452 999 999 for specification advice.

Every UK care home is required to have a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) in place for all residents who cannot self-evacuate. Trade2Care supplies the evacuation equipment used in those plans — evacuation sheets, evacuation chairs, carry sheets and emergency evacuation sledges — all designed for quick deployment with minimal staff.

Evacuation equipment types

• Evacuation sheets (sledge sheets) — resident placed on the sheet and slid down stairs; smooth underside reduces friction; suitable for most stairwells
• Evacuation chairs — stair-descent chairs; tracks on the rear allow controlled descent down stairs; suitable for ambulant residents who cannot walk
• Bariatric evacuation equipment — higher weight ratings for larger residents; wider sheets and reinforced carry poles
• Emergency carry sheets — for flat surface evacuation; carry handles

PEEP compliance

Evacuation equipment must be maintained, tested and accessible. Staff should be trained in its use. Equipment must match the specific needs of each resident's PEEP. Call 03452 999 999 for advice on PEEP-compliant evacuation equipment selection for your setting.

Falls from bed are one of the most common and serious safety incidents in UK care homes. A comprehensive falls prevention strategy typically combines an ultra low profiling bed with a crash mat alongside the bed, and a bed exit or floor sensor alarm to alert care staff as soon as a resident attempts to leave the bed or falls.

Trade2Care stocks folding crash mats for easy repositioning and storage, non-folding crash mats for permanent placement, and a range of fall prevention alarms from Alerta and Harvest — including bed exit sensors, chair pressure pads and wireless nurse call alert systems.

Building a complete falls prevention solution

• Ultra low profiling bed — lowers to near-floor level; see Ultra Low Profiling Beds
• Crash mat — placed beside the bed to cushion any fall; must cover the full length of the bed at the fall risk side
• Wireless nurse call alert — crash mat triggers an alert direct to the nurse call system, allowing prompt response before a fall occurs

For advice on falls prevention for specific residents, call 03452 999 999.

Falls in care homes are the most common cause of injury among older adults. Trade2Care supplies a comprehensive range of falls prevention equipment — from sensor alarms that alert staff before a fall occurs, to protective clothing that reduces injury severity when a fall does happen.

Active falls prevention

• Floor sensor mats — pressure-sensitive; triggers nurse call alert when resident steps out of bed or chair
• Bed exit alarms — sensor strip under the mattress; alert before the resident has fully left the bed; faster response than floor mats
• Chair exit alarms — pressure pad in chair seat; alerts staff when a high-risk resident attempts to stand unsupported

Passive falls prevention

• Hip protectors — padded shorts with energy-absorbing hip pads; reduce hip fracture risk by up to 60% in a documented fall
• Anti-slip socks and footwear — grip sole reduces slip risk; particularly effective on smooth floor surfaces
• Bed grab rails and support handles — give residents a safe grip point when repositioning or rising from bed; see also Extension Kits & Side Rails

Falls prevention requires a multi-factor approach. Call 03452 999 999 for advice on building a complete falls prevention strategy for your care home.