Partial Bath

Pre-Procedure

** REMEMBER TO ENCOURAGE THE CLIENT TO BE INVOLVED WITH THEIR CARE. ASSIST THEM AS THEY CAREFULLY CLEAN THEIR BODY. FOCUS ON ABILILITIES. **

Procedure

#2 See the care plan to ensure bed positioning. Make sure bed is at appropriate working level.

#3 ASSIST CLIENT WITH ORAL HYGIENE.

#4 Remove top linen. Cover the client with a bath blanket.

#5 Place paper towels on the overbed table (in facilities) or on a work are the client can easily reach from the bedside.

#6 Fill the wash basin with water. Water temperature should be warm as directed by the supervisor and client's care plan. Test the temperature by dipping your elbow into the water basin.

#7 Place the basin on the overbed table or work area.

#8 Position the client in Fowler's position OR assist him or her to the bedside.

#9 Adjust the overbed table so that the client can reach the basin and supplies.

#10 Help the client undress. Remember: Remove Unaffected arm and leg First (R.U.F.)

#11 ASK the client to wash easy-to-reach body parts.

#12 Place the CALL BELL within reach. REMIND the client to use it when they need help and are done bathing.

#13 WASH HANDS and STAY WITHIN HEARING DISTANCE (ONLY if it is safe to do so.)

#14 Return when the client calls for assistance. KNOCK BEFORE ENTERING.

#15 Change the bath water.Test the temperature by dipping your elbow into the water basin.

#16 Raise the bed to a comfortable working height.

#17 ASK the client to specify which parts were washed by him or her. Wash and DRY areas the client could not reach. Be sure to dry the client well to ensure skin integrity. The face, hands, underarms, back, buttocks, and genital and rectal areas (perineal area) are washed for the partial bath. Wear gloves for perineal care.

#18 Give a back massage.

#19 Apply deodorant as requested by the client.

#20 Help the client put on clean garments.

#21 Assist with hair care.

#22 Assist the client to a chair. Otherwise, turn the client onto the side away from you.

#23 Make the bed.

#24 Return the bed to its lowest position.

Post-Procedure

#25 Provide for safety and comfort.

#26 Place the CALL BELL within reach.

#27 Follow the CARE PLAN for bed rail use.

#28 Empty and clean the basin. Return the basin and supplies to their proper places.

#29 Wipe off the overbed table with paper towels. Discard the paper towels.

#30 Follow the employer policy for dirty linen.

#31Wash hands.

#32 Report and record your actions and observations, according to the employer policy.