10 Essential Hospital Bed Accessories for Patient Care

1. Medline Bed Assist Bar

Designed for those who need support, security, and stability while getting in/out of bed, this bed assist bar has a soft grip for comfort and reduces the risk of falling. It is easy to install and height adjustable, making it a customer favorite.

2. HealthCraft e2 Ceiling Mount Trapeze

Latex Free

This over-bed trapeze system is designed for bed assistance and safety. It secures to the ceiling, and the handle features two offset ladder rungs to allow for improved arm strength and increased comfort. Benefits include: 

• PVC closed foam grip 
• White anti-microbial powder coating 
• Available in 24” & 32” lengths 

3. GrahamField Lumex Versa-Helper Trapeze

Made In USA

This trapeze helps patients safely change position in bed or transfer to other equipment with minimal assistance. The handbar location is adjustable, and be height can be adjusted from 43” to 52.” The rubber bumper guards protect walls and feature a VersaGuard-coded clamp and handlebar. It’s made to be used with metal frame headboards and can support up to 250 lbs. 

4. Mabis DMI Twin Folding Bed Board

Made In USA

Made in the USA and designed to prevent back pain by removing sag in a mattress, this convenient and easy-to-use bed board simply slides between the mattress and box spring to add firmness. It easily and conveniently folds into four sections, making it portable and sturdy (3/4” thick). 

5. Medline Lightweight Bariatric Trapeze Bar

This lightweight trapeze bar is designed for bariatric patients and can be assembled easily, making it portable and easy to use. The base material is made from steel. It safely assists bariatric patients in changing their position in bed or safely moving from their bed to other equipment by improving stability and control of movement. 

6. Drive Foam Side Rail Bumper Pads

These pads are one of the best hospital bed accessories available. They are designed for those at risk of entrapment or who may have trouble staying in bed. Those with spinal injuries may spasm, or Parkinson’s patients can shake themselves out of bed, and these bumper pads provide a comfortable barrier and increase security. They are made from high-density foam, and each pair comes with a fluid-resistant vinyl covering. Hook and loop fasteners secure it all together. 

7. Vive Bed Risers

These bed risers are ideal for those with limited mobility and have difficulties arising from chairs, beds, or bending over tables. They feature: 

• Customize height between 3” to 8” 
• Can be used on most flooring, including carpet, hardwood, and tile 
• Suitable for couches, chairs, beds, tables, and desks 
• Strong plastic can support up to 1,760 pounds 

8. BedCane Bed Rail

FSA Approved

This FSA-approved durable and height-adjustable bed rail folds down for easy travel or storage and installs in minutes with just 3 bolts. The easy-to-grip handle is cushioned, measures 15” wide, and can be installed on either side of the bed, making it a best-rated bedside accessory. One customer said: 

9. Clarke SafetyGrip Bedside Balance Assist Rail

FSA Approved Made In USA Latex Free

Mounted on the side of a standard bed with an L-shaped frame, this bedside assist rail helps to eliminate twists, turns, and slips by providing a firm, stable Grab & Move system. It is a 360° rotating horizontal and vertical assist rail to help with transfers onto or out of bed. It features: 

• FSA approved economy 
• 300 lbs. capacity 
• Height adjustable 
• Safe to use on all mattress thicknesses and sizes 

10. Drive Half Length T Style Bed Rails

FSA Approved

Ideal for preventing patients from tumbling out of bed, these bed rails feature a T-shaped design and are only a half-length, making them less confining. These rails offer excellent protection when the bed is elevated, and the enhanced design prevents the rail from shaking while the patient moves in bed. These are constructed of 1” steel and are designed for use with Pan-Style and bariatric beds. They can be used with most manufacturers' beds and are FSA-approved.