Question | Answer |
Step 1 | Knock before entering the room. Identify and greet resident. Explain procedure. Wash your hands. Provide for privacy. Ask for consent. Warm a metal bedpan under warm, running water. |
Step 2 * | Raise side rails. Raise bed to the best level for good body mechanics. |
Step 3 | Lower the side rail nearest you. Position the resident in supine position. |
Step 4 * | Put on disposable gloves. #1 |
Step 5 | Turn the resident onto his/her side away from you and correctly place the bedpan firmly against the buttocks. |
Step 6 | Push the bedpan down and toward the resident. |
Step 7 | Hold the bedpan securely. Turn the resident onto his/her back. Center the bedpan under the resident. Remove gloves. |
Step 8 | Raise the head of the bed so the resident is in a sitting position. |
Step 9 * | Place the signal light within resident’s reach. Raise side rail. Lower bed. Lower side rail. |
Step 10 | Place the toilet tissue & disposable wipes/washcloth within reach of the resident. Ask the resident to signal when through or when assistance is needed. |
Step 11 | Wash your hands. Leave the room and close door. (may verbalize) |
Step 12 | Return when the resident signals. (may verbalize) |
Step 13 * | Wash hands. Put on disposable gloves. #2 |
Step 14 * | Raise side rails. Raise the bed to the best level for good body mechanics. Lower the side rail nearest you and head of the bed. |
Step 15 | Remove the bedpan carefully and cover with bedpan cover or towel. |
Step 16 * | Clean the perineal area from front to back with toilet tissue. Provide perineal care if necessary. Cover the bedpan. Remove waterproof pad and discard. Remove gloves and discard. |
Step 18 | Measure urine if the resident is on intake and output. Collect a urine specimen if needed. (Measure 1st and then take specimen.) Empty, clean, rinse, and store bedpan (may verbalize). Remove gloves. Wash hands. |
Step 19 | Report & record observations. |
Step 17* | Raise side rail. Lower the bed. Lower the side rails. Perform hand hygiene. Attach signal light. Put on disposable gloves #3, carry bedpan to bathroom. |