Bed Making in Nursing
Bed Making : Presented By
OUTLINES :
BED MAKING
TYPES OF BED-MAKING
- Occupied
- unoccupied
ASSESSMENT
PLANNING
IMPLEMENTATION FOR BED-MAKING PROCEDURES.
Evaluation and documentation.
OBJECTIVES :
- The student will be able to:
- Demonstrate guidelines to make an unoccupied and occupied bed.
- Evaluate a peer using skills check.
Types of Bed MAking Procedures :
- 1-Unoccupied bed, used when the client is able to get out of bed, is left open with the top sheets folded down
- 2-Occupied bed, used when the client is not allowed out of bed.
Assessment
1-Check the activity order, and assess the client's ability to get out of bed. Rationale: This determines whether an unoccupied or occupied bed should be made.
2-Assess the client's self-toileting ability; note the presence of any wounds, drainage tubes.
Rationale: This determines if placement of waterproof pads should be on the bed.
Planning
Expected outcomes focus on the client's safety and comfort.
Expected Outcomes
1-Client has a clean, safe environment throughout hospitalization.
2-Client verbalizes a sense of comfort while in bed.
3-Client's skin remains free of irritation throughout hospitalization.
Purpose of Unoccupied Bed Making
- To be ready for the next occupant
- Prepare the bed for the client’s return
- To provide a clean environment
- To provides a good appearance
- To minimize source of infection
Supplies and Equipment
- Gloves
- Mattress Pad
- Bottom Sheet
- Cotton draw sheet
- A plastic draw sheet
- Pillow Case
- Top sheet
- Blanket
- Bed spread
- Linen Hamper or bag
- Bed side
Unoccupied Bed Making
PROCEDURE FOR MAKING AN UNOCCUPIED BED:
- Gather necessary linens in the order to be used.
- Wash your hands. Put on gloves.
- Explain what you are going to do.
- Raise adjustable bed to high position; lower bed rails.
- Remove the pillowcase and place the pillow on the bed side chair.
- Place soiled linen in the linen hamper .
- Wash and dry plastic covered mattress ,if soiled.
- Remove gloves, and wash hands
- Place the folded bottom sheet with its center fold on the center of the bed. spread the sheet over the mattress.
- Place draw sheet in the center of the bed.
- Place the top sheet, and cover the top sheet with blanket.
- Fold back the cuff at the head of the bed with the sheet and blanket.
- But clean billow case on the pillow and place it in the center at the top of the bed.
- The closed bed: Pull the covers up to the head of the bed. The open bed: Fanfold the top of the linens to the bottom third of the bed.
- Return the bed to previous position .
- and wash your hands
Unoccupied Bed Making
Purpose of Occupied Bed Making:
- To promote the client’s comfort To provide a clean environment for the client
- To minimize source of skin irritation
Supplies and Equipment
Same the supplies and equipments used during the unoccupied bed making
Unoccupied Bed Making
- Assemble equipment and supplies
- Explain to the client what you are going to do
- Wash hands
- Provide for clients privacy
- Loosen all the top linen at the foot of the bed and remove the spread and the blanket.
- leave the top sheet over the client.
- Change the bottom sheet and draw sheet
- Assist the client to turn on the side facing. Raise the side rail nearest the client.
- Loosen the foundation of the linen on the side of the bed near the linen supply.
- Fanfold the bottom sheet and the draw sheet at the center of the bed.
- Place the new bottom sheet and draw sheet on the bed , and vertically fanfold the half to be used on the far side of the bed.
- Tuck the sheet under the near half of the bed and miter the corner.
- Assisst the client to roll over toward you onto the clean side and Move the side rail before leaving the side of the bed.
- Remove the used linen and place it in the portable hamper.
- Unfold the fan folded bottom sheet and the draw sheet from the center of the bed.
- use both hands to pull the bottom and draw sheet then tuck the excess under the side of the mattress.
- Reposition the client in the center of the bed.
- Reposition the pillows at the center of the bed.
- Spread the top sheet and the blanket over the client .
- Complete the top of the bed. And Raise the side rails.
- Return the bed to previous position and wash your hands.
Evaluation
EVALUATION
- Observe client's linens for cleanliness and tightness.
- Ask if client is comfortable after bed is made.
- Observe client's skin for signs of irritation.
Documentation
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