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    Occupied Bed Making

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    The document provides instructions for making an occupied bed with a patient in it, with the goal of minimizing discomfort to the patient while providing a neat appearance. It lists 30 steps for properly making the bed around the patient, which includes explaining the procedure, collecting clean linens, turning the patient as needed, removing soiled linens, spreading clean linens, and making the patient comfortable.

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    Occupied Bed Making

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    The document provides instructions for making an occupied bed with a patient in it, with the goal of minimizing discomfort to the patient while providing a neat appearance. It lists 30 steps for properly making the bed around the patient, which includes explaining the procedure, collecting clean linens, turning the patient as needed, removing soiled linens, spreading clean linens, and making the patient comfortable.

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    MAKING OF OCCUPIED BED

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    The document provides instructions for making an occupied bed with a patient in it, with the goal of minimizing discomfort to the patient while providing a neat appearance. It lists 30 steps for properly making the bed around the patient, which includes explaining the procedure, collecting clean linens, turning the patient as needed, removing soiled linens, spreading clean linens, and making the patient comfortable.

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    Occupied Bed Making

    Uploaded by

    Aparna Harshan
    The document provides instructions for making an occupied bed with a patient in it, with the goal of minimizing discomfort to the patient while providing a neat appearance. It lists 30 steps for properly making the bed around the patient, which includes explaining the procedure, collecting clean linens, turning the patient as needed, removing soiled linens, spreading clean linens, and making the patient comfortable.

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    OCCUPIED BED

    Definition

    The bed which is made with the patient in it at the time of bed making.

    Purpose

    1. To make a bed with the least possible discomfort to the patient

    2. To handle the bed clothes skillfully

    3. To provide neat, clean and tidy appearance of the unit

    Articles Required

    Same as in open bed and a dry duster.

    Procedure

    1. Explain the procedure to the patient

    2. Wash hands

    3. Collect articles at the bedside

    4. Screen the patient

    5. Flatten the bed if patient is propped up

    6. Place the chair or stool at foot end of the bed

    7. Place the clean and folded linen on the chair in order of its use

    8. Loosen the bed linen from right side

    9. Strip the counter pane (and blanket) if any

    10. Strip the extra blankets one by one and place it at the wrung of the bed or
    back of the chair

    11 Leave top sheet (and one blanket in winter on the patient)

    12. Remove extra pillows leaving the one under the patients head, and place it
    on the chair
    13. Turn the patient towards you

    14. Go to the other side of the bed

    15. Fold the draw sheet towards the patient back


    16. Roll the draw mackintosh towards the patient back

    17. Fold bottom sheet towards the patient back

    18 Dust the exposed portion of the mattress and cot

    19. Place the clean bottom sheet length wise keeping the centre of the bed and
    proceed as in making open bed

    20. Unroll the draw mackintosh tuck firmly on your side. Ensure the draw
    mackintosh is clean and free of wrinkles

    21. Place the draw sheet tuck on your side and fold remainder close to the
    Patient’s back

    22. Turn the patient towards you over the linen

    23. Go to the opposite side of the bed if there is no one to assist

    24. Remove the used linen and place it in hamper bag.

    25. Spread out the bottom linen without wrinkles and tuck each side
    separately

    26. Position the patient comfortably on the bed

    27. Spread the top sheet and remove the top linen carefully without exposing
    the patient. Hold the top end of clean sheet with one hand and with the
    other hand and pull the soiled top sheet from underneath towards the foot of
    the end

    28. Place the blanket and counterpane keeping the centre at the centre of the
    bed and proceed as for open bed

    29. Change pillowcase if necessary. Place pillow in position and make patient
    comfortable

    30. Remove articles leave the unit tidy, neat and clea
    31. Wash and replace articles
    32. Wash hands

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