1 Matching Annotations
  1. Last 7 days
    1. Fill the basin

      These steps are missing, after Pre-Procedure: "Gather Supplies: Wash basin, warm water, soap, lotion, four to six washcloths, three to four towels, bath blanket, barrier, gloves, clean clothes or gown, and linen bag or hamper. Additional supplies as indicated. *Consider using a second basin, a "rinse basin." 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. Or, use a bath thermometer, if available, to check water temperature. Ensure the temperature does not exceed 105ºF. Raise the bed height to a working height. Keep the resident covered as much as possible using a bath blanket, towel, or bed linens. Fold washcloth into sections of four, or make a mitt by folding a washcloth around your hand.<br /> Wet the washcloth. Squeeze out excess water. Wash the patient’s eyes, using separate corners of the cloth for each eye. Wipe from inside to outside corner. Do not use soap near the eyes. Do not use soap on the face unless the patient requests it. Squeeze out excess water. Wash the resident’s face using water only. Pat dry the face. Wet the washcloth, squeeze out excess water. Put soap on the washcloth and wash the resident's ears and neck. Place the washcloth containing soap on the edge of the basin or barrier. Use another clean washcloth, wet with water only, squeeze out excess water. Rinse the resident's ears and neck. Place the rinse washcloth (containing no soap) on the edge of the basin or barrier. Pat dry the ears and neck with a towel. Remove the gown, keeping the rest of the body covered. Expose one of the resident’s arms. Place a bath towel under the arm to protect the bed. Wet the washcloth, squeeze out excess water. 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 rinse washcloth. Rinse the hand. Rinse the underarm. Pat dry the arm. Pat dry the hand. Pat dry the underarm. Apply deodorant (if indicated). Discard used bath water and refill the basin two-thirds full with water, if needed. Ensure that does not exceed 105ºF. Place a bath blanket or towel over the resident’s chest and abdomen. Fold back to expose the resident's chest. Wash, rinse, and pat the chest dry. Ensure to rinse and dry folds and under the breasts carefully. Replace blanket or towel over the chest. Fold back to expose the resident's abdomen. Wash, rinse, and pat the abdomen dry. Fold the bath blanket to cover the abdomen and chest.