Restraint Reduction and Bed Safety

"I find the Outta Bed® extremely helpful in turning over, getting out of bed and supporting a pillow in bed to keep from falling out.

As a bonus, it is also easy to install and built to last."

W.R. Kellas Ph.D.

"I have been using the Outta Bed® and it is awesome.

I love it because it lets me get up much easier than before and I use it to position myself in bed at night.

It makes my life much easier. Thank you so much."

B. Mayse, Disability Advocate Diagnosed with MS in 1990

Restraints restrict movement. Removing the word "rail" does not change a design that is restrictive. Focus on the benefit and risk "effect".

Below are some examples to help you better understand various forms of restraint when compared to the restraint free

Bed Mobility ToolTM

	Bed Rails, Bed Assists Bed Bars, Transfer Bars
Multiple Attachment Options
No vertical rails to work around. Attaches at the head of the bed. Stable and strength create an opportunity to move freely.	Must work around rail in the middle of the bed and is unattractive. Instability restricts freedom of movement

Tip Over Hazard Reduction	Tip Over Hazards
Multi-Attachment Option (floor, wall or bed frame) designed to virtually eliminate risk	Use limitations create an environment that does not promote freedom of movement

Entrapment Reduction	Entrapment Hazards
Reduced entrapment risks which create freedom of movement	Entrapment risks are increased by restricting movement.

Push-Pull (Lateral) Support	Push-Pull (Lateral) Support often not an intended use
Promotes movement creating unrestrictive movement with multifunctional design.	Restrictive and does not promote movement.

Updated May 27, 2008