BED MAKING

BED MAKING PRINCIPLES TO

KEEP IN MIND
◼ PRINCIPLE 1

◼ PRINCIPLE 2

◼ PRINCIPLE 3

◼ PRINCIPLE 4
 Guidelines for Bed Making
◼ Wash hands thoroughly after handling a
client’s bed linen.
◼ Hold soiled and clean linens away from
uniform.
◼ Place soiled linen directly in a portable
linen hamper or tucked into a pillow case.
They should never be allowed to come in
contact w/ the floor.
◼ Linen for one client is never placed on
another client’s bed.
 Guidelines for Bed Making
◼ Do not shake soiled linen in the air.
◼ When stripping and making a bed
conserve time & energy by stripping and
making up one side before working on
another side.
◼ All linen should be brought to the unit
before bed making begins & arrange the
linen according to use.
 Guidelines for Bed Making
◼ Corners of the bed sheet should be mitered
neatly. Top sheet and bedspread may be
mitered and tucked together.
◼ If the bed can be elevated or lowered, adjust it to
a comfortable working height to prevent back
strain.
◼ Practice/observe proper body mechanics at all
times.
◼ Rubber sheets should be used and placed
according to patient’s needs.
Hospital Beds
Bed Mattress Overlays

Foam
Gel

Air Water
Equipment:
◼ bed
◼ mattress with cover
◼ 2 large sheets
(1 for bottom sheet – fitted or flat,
and 1 for top sheet )
◼ 1 draw sheet
◼ blanket (optional)
◼ 1 rubber sheet
◼ pillow/s
◼ pillow case/s
General purposes of bedmaking:
◼ To provide a clean and comfortable bed for
the patient
◼ To give a neat and tidy appearance to the
unit
◼ To keep it ready for emergencies
◼ To receive the patient comfortably
◼ To establish interpersonal relationship
◼ To teach relatives how to take care of the
patient at home
◼ To prevent bed sores
Types of Bed
◼ Unoccupied bed

A. Closed bed
- made and B. Open bed
designed to
- used when client
protect the sheets
is able to get out of
from dust
bed or to be
occupied by client
 Unoccupied bed

PURPOSES:

1. To provide a bed which is

comfortable, neat and clean
2. To provide a bed which will readily meet
the needs of a newly admitted patient
3. To provide a smooth, wrinkle-free bed
foundation
Types of Bed
◼ Postoperative bed

PURPOSES:

1.To provide a bed in

which the patient can
be quickly placed after
surgery

2.To provide comfort

and warmth
 Postoperative Bed

◼ IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:

1.See to it that all the needed materials in the

administration of postoperative care is
assembled and ready for use before the
patient’s arrival from the OR or PACU/RR.
2.Place a rubber sheet according to patient’s
need.
3. Pillows are not used.
Types of Bed
◼ Occupied bed

Purposes:
1. To provide a clean, neat
environment
2. To promote client’s comfort
3. To observe the patient’s
condition
4. To provide exercise for the
patient
5. To conserve client’s energy
 OCCUPIED BED
◼ IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS:

1. Maintain the client in good body alignment.

2. Never move or position a client that is
contraindicated to his condition.
3. Obtain help if necessary to ensure safety.
4. Move the client gently and smoothly.
5. Explain what you plan to do throughout the
procedure
 BED STRIPPING
◼ PURPOSES:
1.1.
1. To freshen bed and make it possible to turn
mattress when patient is out of bed.

2. To provide an opportunity to check the

condition of the equipment of the unit in order
that necessary repairs can be made.

3. A part of the procedure when discharging the

patient.
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