DRESS A BEDRIDDEN RESIDENT WITH AN AFFECTED (WEAK) SIDE

1) Perform hand hygiene.

a. Cover all surfaces of the hands with hand sanitizer.

b. Rub hands together to dry.

2) Explain the procedure to be performed to the resident.

3) Provide privacy for the resident; pull the privacy curtain.

4) Raise the bed between mid-thigh and waist level.

5) Keep the resident covered while removing the gown with a sheet, top cover, or bath blanket.

6) Remove the gown from the unaffected side first.

7) Place the soiled gown in a designated container.

8) When dressing the resident in a shirt or blouse, insert your hand through the sleeve of the shirt or blouse and grasp the resident's hand.

9) When dressing the resident in a shirt/blouse, always dress from the affected side first.

10) When dressing the resident in pants, assist the resident in raising their hips or turning them from side to side and pull the pants over the buttocks and up to the resident’s waist.

11) When dressing the resident in pants, always dress the resident from the affected side first.

12) Apply resident’s non-skid footwear.

13) Leave the resident comfortably and properly dressed and in a position of safety.

14) Lower bed.

15) Open the privacy curtain.

16) Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.

17) Place call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident.

18) Perform hand hygiene.

a. Cover all surfaces of the hands with hand sanitizer.

b. Rub hands together to dry.