Brushing a resident’s teeth

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1. Spread hand sanitizer over every surface of both hands, then rub your hands together until dry.
2. Tell the resident what you will do.
3. Put on gloves.Critical · source marked
4. Collect the equipment and supplies.
5. Close the privacy curtain.
6. Cover the chest with a cloth or paper towel to protect clothing.
7. Wet the toothbrush and add a little toothpaste. An available toothette may replace the brush if every listed surface is cleaned.
8. Brush the inner, outer and chewing surfaces of every upper and lower tooth.Critical · source marked
9. Clean the tongue.
10. Help the resident rinse the mouth; an emesis basin or disposable cup may collect the spit.
11. Wipe the mouth.
12. Remove the clothing protector and put it in the appropriate container.
13. Empty, rinse and dry the emesis basin if used, or throw the disposable cup in the trash.
14. Rinse the toothbrush.
15. Return the equipment to storage.
16. Leave the resident comfortably positioned.
17. Open the privacy curtain.
18. Keep interactions respectful and courteous throughout the task.
19. Leave the call light or signaling device within the resident’s easy reach.
20. Peel off the gloves inside out.
21. Discard the gloves in the designated container.
22. Spread hand sanitizer over every surface of both hands, then rub your hands together until dry.