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    OCCUPIED BED-it Is A Bed Made With A Patient in It. Purpose

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    The document provides instructions for making an occupied bed with a patient in it, including explaining the procedure to the patient, loosening bed ties, rolling soiled linens towards the center while placing clean linens so half the bed can be made, rolling the patient over and completing the bed making. The purpose is to make the bed safe and comfortable for the patient while observing their condition and conserving their and staff's energy.

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    OCCUPIED BED-it Is A Bed Made With A Patient in It. Purpose

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    The document provides instructions for making an occupied bed with a patient in it, including explaining the procedure to the patient, loosening bed ties, rolling soiled linens towards the center while placing clean linens so half the bed can be made, rolling the patient over and completing the bed making. The purpose is to make the bed safe and comfortable for the patient while observing their condition and conserving their and staff's energy.

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    The document provides instructions for making an occupied bed with a patient in it, including explaining the procedure to the patient, loosening bed ties, rolling soiled linens towards the center while placing clean linens so half the bed can be made, rolling the patient over and completing the bed making. The purpose is to make the bed safe and comfortable for the patient while observing their condition and conserving their and staff's energy.

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    OCCUPIED BED-it Is A Bed Made With A Patient in It. Purpose

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    April Iren Claire Balabala
    The document provides instructions for making an occupied bed with a patient in it, including explaining the procedure to the patient, loosening bed ties, rolling soiled linens towards the center while placing clean linens so half the bed can be made, rolling the patient over and completing the bed making. The purpose is to make the bed safe and comfortable for the patient while observing their condition and conserving their and staff's energy.

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    OCCUPIED BED- it is a bed made with a patient in it.

    PURPOSE:
    1. To make the bed so it is safe and comfortable.
    2. To provide exercise for the patient and thus stimulate circulation.
    3. To observe the patient’s condition.
    4. To save the energy of the patient and the health staff.

    GENERAL CONSIDERATION:
    1. Before starting procedure see to it that all things needed are on hand.
    2. In removing bed linens care is taken not to let it come in contact with the uniform or the
    floor.

    Materials:
    ● Same as in closed bed.

    PROCEDURE RATIONALE 1 2 3 4 5
    1.Explain the procedure to the patient.
    2.Provide privacy.
    3.Loosen all bed times.
    4.Roll the soiled bottom linen toward the
    center of the bed and the wall under the
    patient.
    5.The clean linens are placed so that one half
    of the bed can be made.
    6.The patient is then rolled over into the fully
    made part of the bed.
    7.Remove soiled linens and the clean linens
    are pulled through tightly. The bottom of the
    bed is then completed.
    8.Move the patient toward the center of the
    bed and the top of the bed made.

    AFTER CARE OF THE PATIENT:


    1. Adjust bed to meet need of the patient.
    2. Leave patient comfortable.
    3. Leave unit in order with room well ventilated.

    AFTER CARE OF THE MATERIALS:


    1. Discard soiled linens in the laundry hamper or laundry chore.

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