Partial bed bath and back rub

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1. Introduce yourself and greet the resident using their name.Checkpoint
2. Explain the planned care before starting and keep the resident informed as you work.Checkpoint
3. Check washing and rinsing water for a safe temperature.Checkpoint
4. Wipe each eye from inner to outer corner with a wet soap-free cloth; use a clean cloth area before another stroke or the other eye.Checkpoint
5. Use a wet cloth without soap on the face unless the resident has first requested soap.Checkpoint
6. Dry the face after washing.Checkpoint
7. Keep loose washcloth corners contained, for example with a mitt fold, during washing and rinsing.Checkpoint
8. Protect the bed linen from water while washing and rinsing the body below the face.Checkpoint
9. Use a little soap on a wet cloth to wash the body areas specified in the scenario.Checkpoint
10. Remove body soap with a clean wet cloth containing no soap.Checkpoint
11. Wash and rinse the neck, hand, arm, chest and abdomen.Checkpoint
12. Dry each of those washed areas: neck, hand, arm, chest and abdomen.Checkpoint
13. Support the raised arm while washing, rinsing and drying its underside.Checkpoint
14. Help the resident turn sideways before cleaning the back.Checkpoint
15. Wash, rinse and dry the back.Checkpoint
16. Replace basin water if it becomes cold or soapy.Checkpoint
17. Warm the lotion before applying it to the back.Checkpoint
18. Give the back rub with lotion, using long gliding strokes and circular movements.Checkpoint
19. Dress the resident in a clean hospital gown and secure it behind them.Checkpoint
20. Rinse, dry and store the basin; hamper used linen, discard waste and leave the table dry.Checkpoint
21. Keep the resident safely away from the bed edge throughout care.Checkpoint
22. Ask which preferences the resident would like respected during care.Checkpoint
23. Apply Standard Precautions and the infection-control practices required for this care.Checkpoint
24. Check whether the resident is comfortable or needs anything while you work or before finishing.Checkpoint
25. Respect the resident’s rights throughout the task.Checkpoint
26. Maintain resident safety throughout the task.Checkpoint