ASSISTING THE PATIENT TO SHAVE UNSATISFACTOR FAIR SATISFACTORY

Definition Y

Purpose

Procedure

1. Perform hand hygiene and put on PPE, if indicated.

2. Identify patient. Explain procedure to patient.

3. Assemble equipment on overbed table within reach.

4. Close curtains around bed and close the door to the

room, if possible.

5. Cover patient’s chest with a towel or waterproof pad.

Fill bath basin with warm (43°c to 46°c / 110°F to 115°F)
water. Put on gloves. Moisten the area to be shaved
with a washcloth.

6. Dispense shaving cream into palm of hand. Apply

cream
to area to be shaved in a layer about 0.5 inch thick.

7. With one hand, pull the skin taut at the area to be

shaved. Using a smooth stroke, begin shaving. If shaving
the face, shave with the direction of hair growth in
downward, short strokes. If shaving a leg, shave against
the hair in upward, short strokes. If shaving an
underarm, pull skin taut and use short, upward strokes.
8. Wash off residual shaving cream.

9. If patient requests, apply aftershave or lotion to area

shaved.

10. Remove equipment and return patient to a position

of comfort. Remove your gloves. Raise side rail and
lower bed.

11 Remove additional PPE, if used. Perform hand

hygiene.