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initial steps
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●ask nurse about residents needs, abilities and limitations. gather supply
●knock and identify yourself before entering. wait for permission to enter ●greet resident by name ●identify yourself by name and title ●explain what you will be doing encourage resident to help as able ●gather supplies and check equipment ● close curtains, drapes and doors. keep resident covered expose only area necessary for procedure. ● wash hands ● wear gloves ● use proper body mechanics. raise bed to appropriate height and lower side rails. |
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final steps
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●remove gloves and wash hands
● make sure resident is comfortable and in good alignment ●lower bed height and position side rails. ● place call light and water within reach ● ask if they need anything else ● thank resident ● remove supplies and clean equipment according to facility procedures ● open curtains, drapes, and door according to resident wishes ● perform a visual safety check of resident and environment ●report findings ●document |
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hand washing /hand rub
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● turn on faucet with clean paper towel
● adjust water temperature ● angle arms down holding hands lower than elbows. wet hands and wrists ● apply enough soap to cover, lather ● rub hands together for 20 seconds ● palm to palm ●right palm over left with interlaced fingers and vice versa ● palm to palm with fingers interlaced ●backs of fingers to opposing palms with fingers interlocked ● rotational rubbing of left thumb clasped in right palm and vice versa ● clean finger nails ● rinse hands with water down from wrist to finger tips. ● dry throughly with single towel ● use towel to turn off faucet and discard towel ---------------------------------------------------- ●apply quarter sized amount of the product in a cupped hand and cover all surfaces ● rub hands palm to palm ● right palm over left interlaced fingers ● rubbing of left thumb and vice versa ● allow hands to dry wait 10 seconds to be affective |