Making an occupied bed

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1. Spread hand sanitizer over every surface of both hands, then rub your hands together until dry.
2. Collect the linens and carry them correctly.
3. Set the linens on a clean surface, such as the over-bed table, chair back, bedside stand or foot of the bed.
4. Tell the resident what you will do.
5. Close the privacy curtain.
6. Raise the far side rail, or ask the RN Test Observer to stand on the opposite side of the bed.Critical · source marked
7. Raise the bed to a height between your mid-thigh and waist.
8. Help the resident roll toward the raised rail or RN Test Observer.
9. Roll or fanfold the used linens toward the bed’s center with the dirty surface inside.
10. Position the clean bottom sheet along the bed’s center, roll or fanfold it against the resident’s back, and open the remaining half.
11. Fit and secure the two corners of the clean bottom sheet.
12. Raise the rail on the other side of the bed, or ask the RN Test Observer to stand on that side.Critical · source marked
13. Help the resident roll over the bottom linens, preventing injury and avoidable pain throughout.
14. Keep the resident from rolling onto the bare mattress.
15. Remove the used linens without shaking them.
16. Keep the linens from touching your uniform.
17. Put used linens in the designated container.
18. Pull the clean bottom linens through and smooth them.
19. Secure the remaining two fitted corners.
20. Place clean top linen and a blanket or bedspread over the covered resident as you remove the used linens.
21. Keep the resident covered at all times.
22. Tuck the top linen and blanket or bedspread at the foot of the bed.
23. Make mitered corners at the foot of the bed.
24. Put on a clean pillowcase with the pillow’s zipper and tags tucked inside.
25. Lift the resident’s head gently to replace the pillow.
26. Leave the whole bed neatly made without wrinkles.
27. Check that the sheet and top linens do not restrict the resident’s feet.
28. Keep all linens off the floor throughout the demonstration.
29. Lower the bed.
30. Lower any side rails you used.
31. Open the privacy curtain.
32. Keep interactions respectful and courteous throughout the task.
33. Leave the call light or signaling device within the resident’s easy reach.
34. Spread hand sanitizer over every surface of both hands, then rub your hands together until dry.