Bedpan, urine output and handwashing

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1. Knock before entering.
2. Spread sanitizer over every hand surface and rub until the hands are fully dry.
3. Explain what you will do to the resident.
4. Draw the curtain to protect privacy.
5. Put gloves on.
6. Place the pan safely, centered and correctly oriented under the resident.
7. Raise the head of the bed to a comfortable position.
8. Place toilet tissue within reach.
9. Put the call device where the resident can reach it.
10. Step outside the curtain to give privacy.
11. Return when the observer gives the signal.
12. Lower the head of the bed.
13. Carefully take the pan out.
14. Hold the pan while the observer adds the test liquid.
15. Set the graduated measure on a flat, level surface.
16. Pour the pan's contents into the measure.
17. Read the volume with the measure at eye level.
18. Empty the equipment into the designated toilet or commode.
19. Rinse the equipment and empty that water into the designated toilet or commode.
20. Put the equipment back in storage.
21. Help the resident wash their hands with soap and water, or wash them as needed.
22. Help dry the resident's hands, or dry them as needed.
23. Place used linen in the designated hamper.
24. Peel the gloves off inside out and discard them in the trash.
25. Write the output in mL on the recording form you previously signed.
26. Keep the recorded volume within 25 mL of the observer's reading.Critical · source marked
27. Place the call device within easy reach.
28. Keep interactions respectful and courteous throughout.
29. Start the water flow.
30. Wet both hands and wrists fully.
31. Apply soap to your hands.
32. Rub the soapy hands together to create friction.
33. Continue washing with soap for at least 20 seconds.Critical · source marked
34. Interlace the fingers and scrub with soap while pointing them down.
35. Wash each surface of both hands with soap.
36. Include both wrists in the soapy wash.
37. Rub the fingertips against the opposite palm to clean beneath the nails.
38. Rinse fingers, hands and wrists under running water with fingers directed down.
39. Dry from fingertips to wrists with clean paper towels.
40. Drop used paper towels into the trash.
41. Use a fresh, dry paper towel to close the faucet, then discard it.
42. Keep hands free from recontamination throughout: avoid the sink, wet faucet towels or handling a used faucet towel with both hands.Critical · source marked