Background to TBM
                     
Changes within the NHS meant that hospitals were facing new challenges. Government-driven legislation and clinical governance were requiring hospitals to take greater responsibility for staff back injuries and management of complications of patient immobility such as pressure ulcers. Prior to changing to electric beds, virtually all NHS trusts were equipped with a manual Kings Fund bed. This bed was designed in the 1960’s with low cost in mind and is not capable of addressing today’s complex patient management needs.

In addition, hospitals had lost their Crown immunity and were facing a new wave of nurse shortages. All of these factors increased the desire for electric beds which would greatly relieve pressure on caregivers whilst improving patient comfort and independence.