bed arrangement

1. BED MAKING
NAVEED PASHA A

2. Why is it so important?
• WRINKLES
• SHEETS
• HYGIENE MEASURES
• POSITION AND SUPPORT
• REST AND SLEEP

3. Types of Bed
Occupied
Unoccupied
Surgical/post-op beds

4. ARTICLES REQUIRED

5. Assembling Equipment
• 2 sheets
– Fitted/flat for bottom
– Flat for top
• Pillowcases
• Cotton/rubber drawsheet as needed
• Soaker
• Bedspread
• Blanket

6. General measures
• Assess the patient condition
• Talk to the client, explain procedure
• Privacy
• Assemble all equipment
• Safety
• Wash hands before and after
• Adjust the bed height

7. Contd…
• Microorganisms may be transferred from one
person to another or from one place to another
by air, by inanimate objects or by direct contact
among people. Therefore:
• Avoid holding soiled linen against uniform
• Never shake linen
• Always wash hands before going to another
patient.

8. Contd…..
• Linen to be reused
– fold and place on chair
• Soak and rinse linen soiled with feces or blood
before placing in hamper
• Make sure no pads, personal articles or anything
besides linen is placed in hamper

9. The occupied bed
• Making bed with patient IN the bed
• Many patient have a condition that raquires staying in bed; such
patients must have a change of bed linens daily
• When a patient is cofined to bed continuously, comfort is very
important
• Soiled or wrinkled linens cause presure areas and irritate the skin
• Making occupied bed requires more time and effort, so attention
should be given to the body mechanics of both patient and nurse
cover the patient with a bath blanket
• The bed is ussally made inmediatelly following the patient´s bed bath.

10. Making an occupied bed
process
• Equipment is the same as
for unoccupied bed
• Nurse must use initial
touch to the patient and
explain the procedure

11. Making an occupied bed
process
Asist patient to move to the side of the bed nearest you,
if you are alone you must raise siderail

12. Making an occupied bed
process
soiled

13. Making an occupied bed
process
clean

14. Making an occupied bed
process

15. Making an occupied bed
process

16. Making an occupied bed
process
Final arrangement - tuck the side of the draw sheet under the matress

17. Making an occupied bed
process

18. PLACEMENT OF
LINEN DURING AN
OCCUPIED BED
LINEN CHANGE

19. WHAT ARE “HOSPITAL
CORNERS” OR “MITERED
CORNERS?”
A type of corner used in making hospital beds
that keep the bed sheets in place and
wrinkle free

20. Fan folding

22. UNOCCUPIED BED

23.  Raise the bed to a comfortable working height
 Wash your hands before and after every patient
contact
 Gather all the equipment needed
 Roll the soiled linen away from your body
 Place the soiled linen in the linen bag or linen hamper.
never on the floor!!!!

24.  Return the bed to the lowest horizontal position when
you are finished
 To make a closed bed into an open bed, fanfold the
sheets to the foot of the bed
 The smooth side of the hem faces the patient

25. Surgical Beds Are Made For:
 Patients who arrive by stretcher
 Patients who are taken to therapy or treatment areas by
stretcher
 Patients having surgery

27.  All equipment in working order
 Call signal within patient’s reach
 Room is neat and clean
 Safety bars and call light in the bathroom
 Wheels on bed are locked
 Good lighting is present
 Side rails should be up

28.  Comfortable room temperature
 One high backed chair with arms per room
 Keep noise to a minimum
 Eliminate unpleasant odors
 Use room deodorizers if needed
 Adequate lighting
 Make sure the patient can reach the phone, TV and light
controls

29.  Window blinds or curtains closed when giving care
 Privacy curtain closed around bed
Knock on the person’s door and wait for a response
before entering!!!
 Do not move or discard
the patient’s belongings