Supplies
Supplies for bed bath (upper/lower)
1 bath blanket, 2 washcloths, 1 bath towel, 1 barrier, 2 basins, soap, gloves.
Transfer from bed to chair using gait belt
-body mechanics
-assess dizziness-non skid footwear
-tight gait belt
-bath blanket
Wash hands and gather supplies
Alignment
Which skill is the only skill where you can wear gloves to touch side rails?
Put on and remove gown and gloves
Bedpan
1 bedpan, 1 bedpan cover, 1 linen protector, 1 plastic bag, 1 barrier, chair, roll of tissue, 3 pairs of gloves.
Denture care
-offer mouthwash/lip balm
-brush all surfaces
-gloves
Step 2
Wash hands outside of door
B______ T____
Bedside table in reach
For height and weight, do you need a wheelchair?
Meal tray
3 washcloths, 1 clothing protector.
Nail Care
-cotton ball for cuticles
-clip straight across
-file rough edges
-offer lotion-nail clipper goes into sharps container
Step 6
Check armband
A__ S___ R____ U_?
Are side rails up?
How do you read weight on the scale?
-pounds
-quarters
Height/weight
1 robe, non skid socks/shoes, paper towel, chair, scale.
Meal Tray
-CHOOSE CORRECT TRAY
-feed on strong side
-feed at eye level
-feed with spoon
-remove what resident cant have according to diet/allergies
-leave resident with HOB up after feeding
Step 7
Explain procedure and get permission
B__ I_ L__ P_______
Bed in lowest position
How do you read height on the scale?
-eighths
Unconscious oral care
2 bath towels, 1 emesis basin, 3 oral swabs, padded tongue blade, mouthwash, 1 cup, barrier, lip balm, gloves.
Handwashing
-dont touch inside of sink
-scrub for 20 secs.
-rinse before you pump A LOT of soap
-hands below level of elbows while scrubbing
-rinse soap off east to west
-pat dry fingertips to wristStep 4
Pull curtain
C___ L____
Call light
What direction does your resident face for:
-height
-weight
-height: away from the numbers
-weight: towards the numbers