22/07/2024
What should a nursing assistant do when giving a resident a bed bath?
Gather Supplies: Wash basin, warm water, soap, lotion, two washcloths, one towel, barrier, gloves, clean clothes or gown, and linen bag or hamper.
1. Pre-Procedure Steps:
Knock on the client’s door.
Perform hand hygiene.
Introduce yourself and identify the resident.
Maintain respectful, courteous, and professional communication at all times.
Provide for privacy.
Explain the procedure to the client.
2. Procedure Steps:
Put on gloves.
Fill the basin with warm water and place it on a flat surface with a barrier underneath. Have the resident check the water temperature by placing their hand in the basin or putting a wet washcloth on the back of their hand.
Raise the bed height to a working height.
Keep the resident covered as much as possible using a bath blanket or bed linens.
Wash the resident’s face using water only.
Pat dry the face.
Remove the gown from one arm, keeping the rest of the body covered.
Place a towel under one arm, only exposing the arm.
Wet a washcloth, put soap on the washcloth, and wash the arm with soap.
Wash the hand with soap.
Wash the underarm with soap. Place the washcloth containing soap on the edge of the basin or barrier.
Rinse the arm with the second washcloth.
Rinse the hand.
Rinse the underarm.
Pat dry the arm.
Pat dry the hand.
Pat dry the underarm.
Move to the other side of the bed and repeat actions on the other side of the body.
Dispose of the gown into a linen bag or laundry hamper.
Ask the resident if they would like lotion. When applying lotion, wear gloves.
Assist the resident to put on a clean gown or clothes.
While wearing gloves, empty the equipment.
Rinse the equipment.
Dry the basin.
Return the equipment to storage.
Dispose of soiled linen in the designated laundry hamper.
Remove the gloves, turning them inside out.
3. Post-Procedure Steps:
Perform hand hygiene.
Check for resident comfort and if anything else is needed.
Be sure the bed is low and locked. Check the brakes.
Place the call light or signaling device within reach of the resident.
Open the door and privacy curtain.
Perform hand hygiene.
Document and report any skin issues or changes noted with the resident.
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