Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved. Unit 23 Bedmaking

Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved. Objectives Spell and define terms. List the different types of beds and their uses. Operate each type of bed. Properly handle clean and soiled linens.

Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved. Introduction The room, especially the bed –Is the patient’s home while he or she is in the hospital or other health care facility –A well-made bed offers both comfort and safety

Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved. Operation and Uses of Beds in Health Care Facilities Types of beds and the methods used to operate them –Vary in different health care facilities

Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved. Operation and Uses of Beds in Health Care Facilities The most common beds are the: –Gatch bed –Electric bed –Low bed –CircOlectric® bed –Stryker frame –Low beds

Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved. Low Bed Safety Mentally plan and prepare yourself for the procedure Use good body mechanics Organize your work –Reduces the total number of motions required to complete the task

Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved. Low Bed Safety Make sure you have all needed items before entering the room Elevate the height of the bed –If possible Place linen on the chair or within close reach in order of use

Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved. Low Bed Safety Maintain a neutral posture and bend from the legs, not the waist –Avoid twisting Squat, sit, or kneel on the plastic mat next to the bed –If doing so is easier for you and helps keep your spine straight

Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved. Low Bed Safety Remove linen several pieces at a time –Avoid trying to remove it all at once Make one side of the bed at a time for efficiency and energy savings Use a fitted bottom sheet –This reduces the number of movements needed to make the bed

Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved. Bedmaking Bed linen –Must always be changed when soiled –Changed daily in acute care facility –Changed two or three times a week in long-term care facility It is your responsibility to make sure that linens are changed according to policy

Copyright © 2008 Delmar Learning. All rights reserved. Low Bed Safety You may also wish to refer to the presentation on low bed safety The information listed reduces the risk of injury for all bedmaking procedures