FOOT CARE

1. Explains procedure, speaking clearly, slowly and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible
2. Privacy is provided with a curtain, screen or door
3. Before washing, checks water temperature for safety and comfort and asks client to verify comfort of water
4. Basin is in a comfortable position for client and on protective barrier
5. Puts on clean gloves before washing foot
6. Client’s bare foot is placed into the water
7. Applies soap to wet washcloth
8. Lifts foot from water and washes foot, including between the toes
9. Foot is rinsed, including between the toes
10. Dries foot, including between the toes
11. Applies lotion to top and bottom of foot, removing excess (if any) with a towel
12. Supports foot and ankle during procedure
13. Empties, rinses and dries basin
14. After rinsing basin, places basin in designated dirty supply area
15. Disposes of used linen into soiled linen container
16. After cleaning foot and equipment, and disposing of used linen, removes and disposes of gloves (without contaminating self ) into waste container and washes hands
17. Signaling device is within reach