BED MAKING

OPENING PRAYER
INTRODUCTION
Bed making is an art. It is a way of
preparing the appropriate bed based on
the condition of the patient which adopts
scientific principles of nursing. Skillful bed
making promotes comfort for the patient
Nurses need to be able to prepare hospital
beds in different ways for specific
purposes. In most instances, bed are
made after a client receives certain care
and when beds are unoccupied. At times,
nurses need to make an occupied bed or
prepare a bed for a client who is having
surgery can anesthetic post operative, or
surgical bed.
Types of Bed
• Simple Bed
• Special Bed
Simple Beds
1. Closed Bed
2. Open Bed
3. Occupied Bed
4. Admission Bed
Special Beds
1. Operation Bed
2. Cardiac Bed
3. Blanket Bed
4. Amputation Bed
5. Fracture Bed
Closed Bed
• It is an empty bed in which the top covers are so
arranged that all linen beneath the spread is fully
protected from dust and dirt.
Purposes of Closed Bed
1. To provide the patient with a comfortable and safe
bed to take rest and sleep.

2. To give the unit or ward a neat appearance.

3. To give medical and nursing treatment to the

patient.

4. To prevent bed sores.

Purposes of Closed Bed
5. To promote cleanliness.

6. To provide active and passive movements to the

patient.

7. To create an effective nurse-patient relationship.

 Equipment:
1. Mattress
2. Two large sheets
(a) Fitted or Flat Bottom Sheet
(b) and Top Sheet
3. Draw sheet
4. Rubber Mackintosh
5. Bed spread
6. Blanket
7. Pillow cases
8. Linen Hamper
9. Bedside Table
10. Disposable Gloves
Procedure:
1. wash hands and wear disposable gloves.

2. Assemble and arrange equipment on bed side table.

3. Fold and keep reversible linens such as blanket or

bedspread on bedside table.

4. Bundle all soiled linen in bottom sheet and directly

place into the laundry bag.
Procedure:
5. Place the bottom sheet with its center fold in the
center of bed and towards the top to have sufficient
sheet to tuck under the head of the mattress.

6. Unfold the bottom sheet, spread it over the mattress

and tuck in severely with mitered corner.

7. Spread the mackintosh at the center of the bed and

tuck it along the side.
Procedure:
8. Place the draw sheets over the mackintosh and tuck
it along the side.

9. Move the opposite side and tuck the sheets.

10. Place the blanket over the top sheet about 6 inches
below the top of the sheet.

11. If the bed spread is used place it over the blanket.

Procedure:
12. Tuck the top sheet, blanket and bed spread under
the foot of the bed on the side close to you and miter
the corners.
13. Fold the upper 6 inches of the top sheet down over
the spread and make a cuff.
14. Move to other side and follow the same procedure
for screening top sheets.
Procedure:
15. Put the pillow case and place the pillow at the head
end.
16. Fanfold or pie fold top linens.
17. Rearrange furniture and place personal items within
easy reach.
18. Adjust the bed to a comfortable height.

19. Dispose off soiled linen and wash hands.

Open Bed
The term open bed is used to designate the hospital
bed when it is about to be occupied by a client.
Purpose of Open Bed
1. To prevent bed sores.

2. To economize time, material and effort.

3. To help the relatives to learn to take care of the sick

at home.

4. To give to the unit or ward a neat appearance

Procedure:
5. Lift patients head and remove extra pillow.

6. Loosen bottom bedding and remove top sheet by pulling

it down from under cover.

7. Brush off the mackintosh and roll it back loosely over

patient.

8. Roll bottom sheet as far under patients back as possible.

Procedure:
9. Place the clean sheet on the mattress with length
wise fold at center of the bed.

10. Adjust sheet and tuck in at the top making a

square corner. Then tuck in at the side.

11. Bring back mackintosh lying over the patient.

Procedure:
12. Place clean drawsheet at the center of the bed.

13. Pull and tighten bottom sheet and tuck in at top

making a square corner.

14. Pull and tighten mackintosh and drawsheet and

tuck in well.
Procedure:
15. Turn the top of the counter pan and top sheet back
over the blanket.

16. Return to the other side, fold and tuck in top

bedding as on the first side.

17. Change the pillow case and put it under patient’s

head and shoulders.
Procedure:
18. Discard soiled linen in dirty box.

19. Make the patient comfortable.

20. Wash hands.

Occupied Bed
• This is to make a bed with the client in.
• This is made for a client who cannot get out of the
bed.
Purpose of Occupied Bed
1. To provide active and passive exercises to the
client.

2. To Promote cleanliness.

3. To establish effective nurse client relationship.

4. To prevent bed sores.

Purpose of Occupied Bed
5. To observe the clients. E.g. bed sore, oral hygiene,
clients ability for self case etc.

6. To economize time, material and effort.

7. To provide the clients with safe and comfortable bed

to take rest and sleep.
Articles:
Top Sheet
Blanket
Pillow Case
Bottom Sheet
36 inch Mackintosh
36 inch Drawsheet
Counter pane
Duster
Procedure:
1. Assemble the equipment and arrange the linen
within the easy reach.

2. Loosen the bedding on all sides and remove the

spread and the blanket leaving the top sheet over the
client.

3. Fanfold the drawsheet to the clients and push it as

close to the client as possible.
Procedure:
4. Dust the mattress with a dry duster. Then by raising
the mattress, clean the cot with a damp duster.

5. Place the clean bottom sheet over the mattress

making sure that the middle fold is in the middle of the
bed.
Procedure:
6. Bringing the mackintosh back into the place and
tuck it tightly under the mattress.

7. Turn the client back over the folded linen and then
towards you. Go to the opposite side of the bed.

8. Remove the soiled linen and put them in the laundry

bag.
Procedure:
9. Turn the client back to the middle of the bed. Place
a clean top sheet over the client and remove the soiled
top sheet.

10. Replace the blanket and spread over the top sheet
and make the bed as in an open bed.
Thank you