BED MAKING

BED MAKING PRINCIPLES TO

KEEP IN MIND

◼ PRINCIPLE 1

◼ PRINCIPLE 2

◼ PRINCIPLE 3

◼ PRINCIPLE 4

Guidelines for Bed Making

◼ Wash hands thoroughly after handling a client’s bed linen.

◼ Hold soiled and clean linens away from

uniform.

◼ Place soiled linen directly in a portable

linen hamper or tucked into a pillow case.

They should never be allowed to come in

contact w/ the floor.

◼ Linen for one client is never placed on another client’s bed.

Guidelines for Bed Making

◼ Do not shake soiled linen in the air.

◼ When stripping and making a bed

conserve time & energy by stripping and

making up one side before working on

another side.

◼ All linen should be brought to the unit

before bed making begins & arrange the

linen according to use.

Guidelines for Bed Making

◼ Corners of the bed sheet should be mitered

neatly. Top sheet and bedspread may be

mitered and tucked together.

◼ If the bed can be elevated or lowered, adjust it to

a comfortable working height to prevent back

strain.

◼ Practice/observe proper body mechanics at all

times.

◼ Rubber sheets should be used and placed

according to patient’s needs.

Hospital Beds

Bed Mattress Overlays

FoamGel

Air Water

Equipment:

◼ bed

◼ mattress with cover

◼ 2 large sheets

(1 for bottom sheet – fitted or flat,

and 1 for top sheet )

◼ 1 draw sheet

◼ blanket (optional)

◼ 1 rubber sheet

◼ pillow/s

◼ pillow case/s

General purposes of bedmaking:

◼ To provide a clean and comfortable bed for

the patient

◼ To give a neat and tidy appearance to the

unit

◼ To keep it ready for emergencies

◼ To receive the patient comfortably

◼ To establish interpersonal relationship

◼ To teach relatives how to take care of the

patient at home

◼ To prevent bed sores

Types of Bed

◼ Unoccupied bed

A. Closed bed

- made and

designed to

protect the sheets

from dust

B. Open bed

- used when client

is able to get out of

bed or to be

occupied by client

Unoccupied bed

PURPOSES:

1. To provide a bed which is

comfortable, neat and clean

2. To provide a bed which will readily meet

the needs of a newly admitted patient

3. To provide a smooth, wrinkle-free bed

foundation

Types of Bed

◼ Postoperative bed

PURPOSES:

1.To provide a bed in

which the patient can

be quickly placed after

surgery

2.To provide comfort

and warmth

Postoperative Bed

◼ IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:

1.See to it that all the needed materials in the

administration of postoperative care is

assembled and ready for use before the

patient’s arrival from the OR or PACU/RR.

2.Place a rubber sheet according to patient’s

need.

3. Pillows are not used.

Types of Bed

◼ Occupied bed

Purposes:

1. To provide a clean, neat

environment

2. To promote client’s comfort

3. To observe the patient’s condition

4. To provide exercise for the patient

5. To conserve client’s energy

OCCUPIED BED

◼ IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Maintain the client in good body alignment.

2. Never move or position a client that is

contraindicated to his condition.

3. Obtain help if necessary to ensure safety.

4. Move the client gently and smoothly.

5. Explain what you plan to do throughout the

procedure

BED STRIPPING

◼ PURPOSES:

1.1.

1. To freshen bed and make it possible to turn

mattress when patient is out of bed.

2. To provide an opportunity to check the

condition of the equipment of the unit in order

that necessary repairs can be made.

3. A part of the procedure when discharging the

patient.

THE END.