Nc Skill 35: Positions On Side Pg 35

Front 1

Step 1

Back 1

Knock before entering, ID Resident and Self, Address Resident by Name and explain the procedure, speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face to face contact whenever possible

Front 2

Step 2

Back 2

Privacy is provided with curtain/screen/door

***SCC says: supine position patient, Wash Hands, Raise bed for Body Mechanics, assemble equipment (3-4 pillows)***

Front 3

Step 3

Back 3

Before turning, lowers head of bed

**SUPINE**

Front 4

Step 4

Back 4

Raises side rail on side to which body will be turned

Front 5

Step 5

Back 5

Slowly rolls onto side as one unit toward raised side rail

Front 6

Step 6

Back 6

Places or adjusts pillow under head for support

Front 7

Step 7

Back 7

Candidate positions client so that client is NOT lying on arm

Front 8

Step 8

Back 8

Supports top arm with supportive device (PILLOW)

Front 9

Step 9

Back 9

Places supportive device behind client's back (PILLOW)

Front 10

Step 10

Back 10

Places supportive device between legs with top knee flexed; knee and ankle supported (PILLOW)

Front 11

Step 11

Back 11

Signalling device is within reach and bed is in low position***SCC says: Bed Low, locked, side rails up, call button in reach, potty, pain, possessions, position, privacy***

Front 12

Step 12

Back 12

After completing skill WASH HANDS