Bed making in nursing

1. Bed Making
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2. BED MAKING
TYPES OF BED-MAKING
Occupied
unoccupied
ASSESSMENT
PLANNING
IMPLEMENTATION FOR BED-MAKING
PROCEDURES.
Evaluation and documentation.

3. The student will be able to:
 Demonstrate guidelines to make an
unoccupied and occupied bed.
 Evaluate a peer using skills check.

4.  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.

5.  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.

6.  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.

7.  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

8.  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

9. PROCEDURE FOR MAKING AN UNOCCUPIED BED:
1. Gather necessary linens in the order to be used.
2. Wash your hands. Put on gloves.
3. Explain what you are going to do.
4. Raise adjustable bed to high position; lower bed
rails.
5. Remove the pillowcase and place the pillow on the
bed side chair.
6. place soiled linen in the linen hamper .

10. 7. Wash and dry plastic covered mattress ,if soiled.
8. Remove gloves, and wash hands
9.Place the folded bottom sheet with its center
fold on the center of the bed. spread the sheet
over the mattress.
10.Place draw sheet in the center of the bed.
11.Place the top sheet, and cover the top sheet
with blanket.

12. 12. fold back the cuff at the head of the bed
with the sheet and blanket.
13. But clean billow case on the pillow and
place it in the center at the top of the bed.

13. 15.
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 . 16
.and wash your hands

14. 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

15.  Same the supplies and equipments used
during the unoccupied bed making

16. 1. Assemble equipment and supplies
2. Explain to the client what you are going
to do
3. Wash hands
4. Provide for clients privacy
5. Loosen all the top linen at the foot of
the bed and remove the spread and the
blanket.

17. Cont,
6.leave the top sheet over the client.
7.Change the bottom sheet and draw sheet
8.Assist the client to turn on the side facing.
Raise the side rail nearest the client.
9.Loosen the foundation of the linen on the side
of the bed near the linen supply.
10.Fanfold the bottom sheet and the draw sheet
at the center of the bed.

18. Cont,
11.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.
12.Tuck the sheet under the near half of the
bed and miter the corner.
13.Assisst the client to roll over toward you onto
the clean side and Move the side rail before
leaving the side of the bed.
14.Remove the used linen and place it in the
portable hamper.

19. Cont,
15.Unfold the fan folded bottom sheet and the
draw sheet from the center of the bed.
16. use both hands to pull the bottom and draw
sheet then tuck the excess under the side of the
mattress.
17.Reposition the client in the center of the bed.
18.Reposition the pillows at the center of the bed.

20. 19.Spread the top sheet and the blanket over
the client .
20.Complete the top of the bed. And Raise the
side rails.
21. Return the bed to previous position and
wash your hands.

21. 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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