Dressing Resident

Shirt
Pants
Socks
Shoes

Introduce self to the resident.
Identify that hands should be washed.
Explain the procedure to the resident.
Provide for resident's privacy by pulling privacy curtain.
Raise the bed between mid-thigh and waist level.
Keep resident covered while removing gown.
Remove gown from unaffected side first.
Place used gown in laundry hamper.
When dressing the resident in a shirt or blouse, insert hand through the sleeve of the shirt or blouse and grasp the hand of the resident, dressing from the weak side first.
When dressing the resident in pants, assist the resident to raise buttocks or turn resident side to side and draw the pants over the buttocks and up to the resident's waist, always dressing from the weak side first.
Apply non-skid slippers while in bed. (shoes removed).
Leave the resident comfortably and properly dressed in a position of safety (lowers bed and pants pulled up appropriately over buttocks).
Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.
Open privacy curtain.
Leave call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident.
Identify that hands should be washed.

Skills key can be found on the D & S Video title page.