MAKE OCCUPIED BED

1. xplains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible
2. Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen or door
3. Lowers head of bed before moving client
4. Client is covered while linens are changed
5. Loosens top linen from the end of the bed
6. Raises side rail on side to which client will move and client moves toward raised side rail
7. Loosens bottom used linen on working side and moves bottom used linen toward center of bed
8. Places and tucks in clean bottom linen or fitted bottom sheet on working side and tucks under client
9. Before going to other side, client moves back onto clean bottom linen
10. Raises side rail then goes to other side of bed
11. Removes used bottom linen
12. Pulls and tucks in clean bottom linen, finishing with bottom sheet free of wrinkles
13. Client is covered with clean top sheet and bath blanket/used top sheet has been removed
14. Changes pillowcase
15. Linen is centered and tucked at foot of bed
16. Avoids contact between candidate’s clothing and used linen
17. Disposes of used linen into soiled linen container and avoids putting linen on floor
18. Signaling device is within reach and bed is in low position
19. Washes hands