Risk Manager Fall Protection Mats

When a patient at risk of falling gets out of bed unassisted, the floor beside the bed is where injuries happen. The Risk Manager line addresses that gap directly with a bedside fall protection mat engineered to cushion the impact of a fall while staying practical for busy nursing units and home caregivers alike.

At the center of this collection is the Span-America Risk Manager Fall Protection Mat (24 x 70 x 1 inch, gray). Its low, one-inch profile matters more than it might sound: a thicker mat becomes its own trip hazard for staff and ambulatory patients, while too thin a mat offers little protection. The one-inch elastomeric gel construction strikes that balance, absorbing impact where it counts without creating a raised edge that catches wheelchairs, walkers, or footwear.

Caregivers evaluating fall mats usually ask the same three things. Will it actually cushion a fall? The elastomeric gel core disperses force rather than transmitting it hard through a foam layer that bottoms out. Can it stay in place? The 24 x 70 inch footprint runs the length of the bedside, covering the primary landing zone without shifting underfoot. Is it easy to keep clean? The sealed surface wipes down between patients and stands up to routine facility disinfection, which is essential in shared-room and long-term care settings.

Fall mats work best as part of a broader fall-prevention plan alongside bed and chair alarms, proper bed height, and pressure-relief positioning. For patients whose care plan also flags skin breakdown and heel pressure risks, pair your fall protection with products from our Heel Manager collection to protect vulnerable areas while a resident is in bed.

Whether you manage a skilled nursing facility, a rehab unit, or a loved one's recovery at home, the Risk Manager mat is a straightforward, durable safeguard for anyone flagged as a fall risk.