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    Bed making is an important task to ensure patient comfort and prevent skin breakdown; it involves using proper techniques and infection control measures to change linens and position sheets smoothly without wrinkles. Various bed types and mattresses are used depending on the patient's needs to promote circulation, prevent pressure ulcers, and allow movement for immobilized patients.

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    Bed making is an important task to ensure patient comfort and prevent skin breakdown; it involves using proper techniques and infection control measures to change linens and position sheets smoothly without wrinkles. Various bed types and mattresses are used depending on the patient's needs to promote circulation, prevent pressure ulcers, and allow movement for immobilized patients.

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    Bed making is an important task to ensure patient comfort and prevent skin breakdown; it involves using proper techniques and infection control measures to change linens and position sheets smoothly without wrinkles. Various bed types and mattresses are used depending on the patient's needs to promote circulation, prevent pressure ulcers, and allow movement for immobilized patients.

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    Bed making is an important task to ensure patient comfort and prevent skin breakdown; it involves using proper techniques and infection control measures to change linens and position sheets smoothly without wrinkles. Various bed types and mattresses are used depending on the patient's needs to promote circulation, prevent pressure ulcers, and allow movement for immobilized patients.

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    BEDMAKING

    BEDMAKING VOCABULARY
    1. OOB
    2. Fan folding
    3. Draw Sheet/Pull sheet/Incontinence Pad
    4. Chux
    5. Occupied bed
    6. Unoccupied bed
    7. Johnny
    8. Spread
    9. Blanket
    10. Flat/fitted sheets
    11. Mitered corner
    12. HOB
    WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT?
    WRINKLES : can aggravate pt. w/ thin
    skin causing poor circulation and
    eventual skin breakdown

    SHEETS: loose sheets can cause extra


    “weight” on a pt. causing potential skin
    breakdown
    COMFORT MEASURES FOR PROMOTING
    SLEEP
     Administer hygiene measures for
    residents/patients on bedrest

     Loose fitting nightwear/”johnny”

     Remove or change any irritants against


    the resident’s skin (wet brief)

     Position and support dependent body


    parts to protect pressure points and aid
    muscle relaxation
    CLIENT’S ENVIRONMENT
     Chairs
     Geri chair
     Lighting over bed
     Night light
     Call light
     Overbed table
     Bedside table
    SPECIAL MATTRESSES
    Types
     Regular firm, plastic covered
     Mattresses used to prevent &
    treat pressure ulcers
    Alternating pressure

    Eggcrate

    Sheepskin
    EGGCRATE

    ALTERNATING
    PRESSURE
    MATTRESS
    NURSING CARE
     Turn patients Q2h
     Skin care

     Positioning

     No wrinkles!

    Wrinkles are uncomfortable!


    Wrinkles can cause skin
    breakdown!
    Wrinkles can interfere with
    proper circulation!
    CONSIDERATIONS
     Bed position
     Safety
     Body mechanics
     Gatchs
     Infection control
     Skin breakdown
    THE BED CHANGING PROCESS
    Every health care facility wants their
    patients’ rooms to reflect cleanliness,
    safety, and efficiency
    ASSEMBLING EQUIPMENT
    2 sheets
     Fitted for bottom
     Flat for top
    Pillowcases
    Bed pad as needed
    Bedspread
    Blanket
    LINEN

    Draw sheet

    Chux

    Fitted sheet
    LINEN
    • Linen is based on what you need and
    patient’s condition…assess,assess, assess
    • Cost control:
    Once linen brought into a client’s
    room, if unused, must be discarded for
    laundering.
    Excess linen causes clutter and
    obstacles in a cramped space
    LINEN

    Under no circumstances do
    you place dirty linen on floor,
    footstool, another patient’s
    bed or on the bed side tables.
    WHEN DOES THE BED GET
    CHANGED?
    • Usually after client’s bath
    • Client is sitting in chair
    • Out of room for tests

     Check throughout day and straighten


    linen prn
     After meals, if eating in bed, check for
    food particles
     Change linen that is soiled or wet
    EFFECTIVE BODY MECHANICS
    AND BED MAKING

    1. Use the large muscles of the body


    2. Work smoothly and rhythmically
    3. Push or pull rather than lift
    4. Use your own weight to counteract the weight of an
    TYPES OF BED
    Occupied
    Unoccupied
    Fan-folding
    Surgical/post-op beds
    OCCUPIED BED
     Making bed with patient IN the bed
     Gloves if drainage or at all soiled

     Check chart/kardex for activity level of


    patient
     Talk to the client, explain procedure

     Privacy

     Assemble all equipment, incontinent pads


    prn
     Safety with side rails/call bell

     Wash hands before and after


    UNOCCUPIED BED
    WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE ?
    WHAT ARE “HOSPITAL CORNERS”
    OR “MITERED CORNERS?”
    A type of corner used in making hospital beds that
    keep the bed sheets in place and wrinkle free
    INFECTION CONTROL AND
    BED MAKING
    1. Microorganisms are present on
    the skin and in the general
    environment.
    2. Some microorganisms are
    opportunists; that is, they can
    cause infections when
    conditions are favorable (
    break in skin, mucous
    membranes)
    INFECTION CONTROL AND
    BEDMAKING
    3. Residents are often less
    resistant to infections because of
    the stress resulting from an
    existing disease process.
    INFECTION CONTROL AND
    BED MAKING
    4. Microorganisms may be transferred
    from one person to another or from one
    place to another by air, by inanimate
    objects or by direct contact among
    people. Therefore:

     Avoid holding soiled linen against


    uniform
     Never shake linen

     Always wash hands before going to

    another patient.
    SAFETY CHECKS
    When finished evaluate:
     bed position
     Call light
     Side rails
     Unit tidy
     Personal belongings are within
    reach
    ATTACHMENTS TO BED
    Bed cradle/foot cradle
    Foot board
    Therapeutic Frames allow movement for
    immobilized patients & help prevent
    complications R/T immobility
    REMEMBER…
     To make bed, position is elevated
     When completed, bed is lowered
     If occupied, patient comfort & safety
     Soiled linen away from uniform
     Gloves prn
     Bath before making bed if occupied

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