Bag Technique

Bag Technique
Procedures Rationales
To assess the family and provide necessary

1. State the purpose of the procedure
nursing care to the family
2. Gather all the necessary articles To save time and effort

needed for the procedure
3. Place the bag on the table or any To protect the bag from getting contaminated
flat surface lined with paper lining
with the folded part touching the
table (clean side out)
4. Position the bag’s handle or strap To facilitate access to the bag and its contents
beneath the bag
5. Ask for a basin of water and a glass This will be used for handwashing.
of water if the faucet is not Handwashing should be done outside the work
available. Place these outside the area to prevent contamination of the bag and
work area its contents
This is where the articles are placed to maintain
6. Open the bag, take the linen/plastic their cleanliness and prevent any contamination
lining, and spread over the work
field or area (clean side out)
7. Take out hand towel, soap, apron To prepare for handwashing

and place them at one corner of
the work area
8. Perform hand hygiene Prevents the spread of microorganisms
9. Put on the apron (right side out) Protects the nurse’s uniform
sliding the head into the neck
strap and neatly tie the straps at
the back
10. Remove all items needed for a Placing the needed articles in a certain corner
specific case from the bag and of the work area makes it readily accessible
place them at one corner of the
work area
11. Place the waste paper bag Soiled articles should be properly disposed of
outside of work area in a waste paper bag to prevent contamination
12. Close the bag Prevents unnecessary exposure of the bag and
its contents
13. Proceed to the specific nursing Provides care and comfort and hastens
care or treatment recovery
14. After completing nursing care Prepares the articles for future use
or treatment, cleanse and
sanitise the materials used
15. Perform hand hygiene Deters the spread of microorganisms
16. Open the bag and put back all For organisation and easy access
articles in their proper places
17. Remove the apron folding away Prevents contamination of bag and its contents
from the body, with soiled side
folded inwards, and the clean side
out and place it inside the bag
18. Cleanse, fold and place the

plastic lining back inside the bag
19. Conduct post-visit conference Serves as reference for next visit

20. Set an appointment for the next For follow-up care
visit (either home or clinic), taking
note of the date, time, and
purpose
Perineal Care
Procedures Rationales
1. State objectives of the procedure • To remove normal perineal
secretions and odors.
• To promote client comfort.
• To promote enhanced wound
healing or restored skin integrity.
2. Perform thorough hand hygiene. Removes number of microorganisms
Wear gloves
3. Introduce self and verify client’s Patient identification validates correct patient
identity (using two identifiers) and correct procedure
4. Explain procedure to the client Discussion and explanation allay anxiety and
prepares the patient for what to expect
5. Assemble all equipment and • Organisation facilitates efficiency •

materials to be used and place Saves time and effort.
them within the work area
6. Provide privacy Hygiene is personal matter

7. Drape patient accordingly To prevent undue exposure of patient during the
procedure
8. Position client in dorsal recumbent To relax abdominal muscle and for proper
position visualisation of area to be cleaned
9. Place waterproof pads/bedpan Prevents bed from becoming soiled

under the buttocks
10. Secure receptacle for soiled To prevent contamination

pads/cotton balls
11. Pour warm water into perineal Warm water and activity can stimulate the need
area to void. Client will be more comfortable after
voiding, and voiding before cleaning perineum
is advisable
12. Cleanse perineum using seven • Using separate quarters of
stroke method three times washcloth or new cotton balls
prevents transmission of
microorganisms from one area to
the other
• Wipe from area of least
contamination (pubis) to that of
greatest (rectum)
13. Pour warm water over the To wash and rinse perineum
perineum
14. Dry perineum and episiotomy • Dry perineum thoroughly, paying
wound carefully with sterile gauze particular attention to folds
between labia
• Moisture supports growth of many
microorganisms
15. Remove bedpan and dry the To prevent growth of microorganisms and
patient's buttocks prevent contamination
16. Remove gloves. Wash hands To prevent contamination
17. Assist client on putting a clean Prevents contamination of vagina and urethra
perineal pad from anal area
18. Reposition client To provide comfort to client
19. Assist client on putting on clean

gown
20. Dispose soiled articles To prevent contamination

appropriately
21. Perform after care of the

materials used
22. Document the client’s response to Document any unusual findings such as
procedure and other significant redness, excoriation, skin breakdown,
data discharge or drainage, and any localised areas
of tenderness

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To assess the family and provide necessary

2. Gather all the necessary articles To save time and effort

7. Take out hand towel, soap, apron To prepare for handwashing

8. Perform hand hygiene Prevents the spread of microorganisms

15. Perform hand hygiene Deters the spread of microorganisms

18. Cleanse, fold and place the

19. Conduct post-visit conference Serves as reference for next visit

5. Assemble all equipment and • Organisation facilitates efficiency •

6. Provide privacy Hygiene is personal matter

9. Place waterproof pads/bedpan Prevents bed from becoming soiled

10. Secure receptacle for soiled To prevent contamination

16. Remove gloves. Wash hands To prevent contamination

19. Assist client on putting on clean

20. Dispose soiled articles To prevent contamination

21. Perform after care of the

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