1. Bed is a part of patient's
environment that help the
patient to lie down
comfortably and take rest
or sleep in the bed.
2. •To provide comfort and safety to the patient.
•To give a tidy and uniform appearance to ward.
•To make it easier to look after the patient.
•To adapt to needs of the patient and be ready
• to meet his requirements.
•To keep the patient in a particular position.
•To observe patient while making the bed.
•To prevent bedsore.
4. A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE BED
WILL ENSURE REST AND SLEEP
AND WILL PREVENT MANY
COMPLICATIONS IN BED PATIENTS
No wrinkles in the bed sheet
Flat and even mattress.
No dampness.
Daily dusting
Extra pillows, bed-rails, and accessories
5. SYSTEMATIC WAYS OF
FUNCTIONING SAVES TIME,
ENERGY AND MATERIAL.
Assemble articles and arrange
systematically
Arrange them in reverse order of use.
Finish one side of bed then go to
opposite side.
Fold linen properly.
6. INDIVIDUALITY:
MAINTAIN SELF-RESPECT OF
PATIENT BY TREATING HIM NOT AS A BURDEN BUT
AS A MEMBER OF SOCIETY. MAINTAIN PRIVACY OF
PATIENT AT ALL TIMES EVEN IF THE PATIENT IS
UNCONSCIOUS.
Provide screen while performing procedures &
changing dress.
Effective use of soft skills
7. Practicing good body mechanics maintains
the alignment of the body and prevents
fatigue.
Wide base while standing.
Weight to be held nearer to the body.
Flexing from knees and hips.
Face in the direction of the work and
move with the work.
Do not twist over or stretch over
8. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR BED MAKING
Wash hands before and after procedure.
Do not expose patient.
Protect patient from drought and any injury due to fall.
Do not cover patient's face while making bed.
Don't mix clean and soiled linen.
Don't use blanket directly over the patient's skin
except bath blanket.
Don't shake linen.
9. Don't allow linen to touch yourself or your
uniform Maintain good body mechanics.
Practice economy.
Make bed firm, smooth and wrinkle free.
Make adaptation to bed as per weather.
Use extra help for bed patients
Keep reasonable distance from patients.
