Chapter 5

CHAPTER 5
BED MAKING
By Elias Ezo (BSc)
January/2018
Objectives of the chapter:
At the end of the chapter learner will able to:
 Know important terminology important for bed making
 Determine precautions during bed making
 Demonstrate closed bed making
 Identify folding linen and bed spread
 Demonstrate Open and closed bed making
BED MAKING
 A hospital bed is a piece of equipment most frequently used by the
hospitalized patient.
 In most instances bed making is performed after the client receives
certain care and when beds are unoccupied.
 Hospital beds are designed to easily change the body position of the
user.
 They are connected with electric so the user can adjust their own
comfort by remote.
 Hospital beds are usually 0.66 m high, and 0.9 m wide, the length is
usually 1.9 m and narrower than the usual bed.
 Some beds can be extended in length to accommodate very tall clients.
The ideal hospital bed should be selected for its impact on
patients' comfort, safety, medical condition, and ability to change
positions.
Bed making is a fundamental of nursing work

BED MAKING…
Types of bed making
1. Unoccupied bed can be both open and closed.
Closed bed: is a smooth, comfortable and clean bed, which is prepared
for a new patient
 In closed bed: the top sheet, blanket and bed spread are drawn up to
the top of the bed and under the pillows.

Open bed: is one which is made for an ambulatory patient and made
in the same way, but the top covers of an open bed are folded back to
make it easier of a client to get in.
2. Occupied bed: is a bed prepared for a weak patient who is unable to
get out of bed.
BED MAKING…
 Purpose : to provide a safe, comfortable place for the patient, where
repositioning is more easily achieved and pressure ulcer (bed sore) is
prevented.
3. Anesthetic bed: is a bed prepared for a patient recovering from
anesthesia
 Purpose: to facilitate easy transfer of the patient from stretcher to bed
4. Amputation bed: a regular bed with a bed cradle and sand bags
 Purpose: to leave the amputated part easy for observation
5. Fracture bed: a bed with board under normal bed and cradle
 Purpose: to provide a flat, unyielding surface to support a fracture
part
6. Cardiac bed: is a bed prepared for a patient with heart problem
 Purpose: to ease difficulty in breathing
BED MAKING…
General Instructions
 The clients` privacy, comfort, and safety are all important
 When removing sheets from the bed, lift the mattress while loosening the
bed linen. Never pull sheets with force. .

 Always fold bed linen from top to bottom, then pick up at top and bottom in
centre of sheet and fold. Lay across a chair.

 Turn the mattress from top to bottom or side to side when making an
unoccupied bed.
 Always arrange bed linen in correct order with closed side away from you
before making the bed, and never let it touch the floor.
 Do not let your uniform touch the bed.
 While tucking bedding under the mattress the palm of the hand should face
down in order to protect your nails.

 The open end of the pillow should be placed away from the entrance of the
ward.
 Never throw soiled linen on the floor.
BED MAKING…
 After completing the bed making, see that the locker and chair are in
place and that all the beds are in line.
 Soiled woolen blankets are to be treated separately and not with the
bed linen.
 When making an occupied bed try not to cause discomfort by shaking
the bed or moving the patient more than necessary.
 Linen for one client is never (even momentarily) placed on another
client's bed.
 Do not shake soiled linen in the air because shaking can disseminate
secretions and excretions and the microorganisms they contain.
 Place soiled linen directly in a portable linen hamper or tucked into a
pillow case at the end of the bed before it is gathered up for disposal.
BED MAKING…
Order of Bed Covers
 Mattress cover
 Bottom sheet
 Rubber sheet
 Cotton (cloth) draw sheet
 Top sheet
 Blanket
 Bed spread
 Pillow case
BED MAKING…
A. Closed Bed B.Occupied Bed
 It is a smooth, comfortable, and  Purpose: to provide comfort,
clean bed that is prepared for a cleanliness and facilitate

new patient position of the patients
Essential Equipment: Essential equipment:
 Two large sheets  Two large sheets
 Rubber draw sheet  Draw sheet
 Draw sheet  Pillow case
 Blankets  Pajamas or gown, if necessary
 Pillow cases Procedure….. demo...

 Bed spread
Procedure….. demo...
Bed making: Unoccupied Bed
A B
Bed making: Occupied
Bed
C Bed making: Occupied D
Bed
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Bed making is a fundamental of nursing work

the top of the bed and under the pillows.

bed linen. Never pull sheets with force. .

centre of sheet and fold. Lay across a chair.

down in order to protect your nails.

 Cotton (cloth) draw sheet

clean bed that is prepared for a cleanliness and facilitate

 Rubber draw sheet  Draw sheet

 Draw sheet  Pillow case

 Blankets  Pajamas or gown, if necessary

 Pillow cases Procedure….. demo...

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