LESSON 3

MAKING
01 UNOCCUPIED BED
ESSENTIAL
CAREGIVING MAKING AN
SKILLS 02 OCCUPIED BED
LESSON 3
 BED MAKING
The act of arranging the bed sheets and
other beddings to prepare it for use.

Helps to ensure the client's comfort and

sense of well-being.

Occupied bed is a type of bed where a client

is lying on the bed. It is usually done after
giving a bed bath, while unoccupied bed, is a
type of bed where the client is out of the bed
01 MAKING UNOCCUPIED BED
Changing bed linen without the presence of
the patient.
 PURPOSE OF MAKING
UNOCCUPIED BED
To be ready for the next occupant

Prepare the bed for the client’s return

To provide a clean environment

To minimize source of infection

SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
NEEDED
GLOVES- act as a protective barrier to
prevent the possible transmission of
diseases between healthcare professionals
and patients
Mattress Pad- provide additional comfort to
the mattress top.
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
NEEDED

BED SPREAD- a large

piece of heavier material
that rests directly on top
of your bed sheets or on
directly on top of the
mattress itself
TOP SHEET A piece of linen, much like the
fitted sheet but lies between yourself and
your blanket
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
NEEDED
HAMPER Used as a
storage of soiled
linen
SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
NEEDED

BED SIDE
TABLE AND
CHAIR
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Wash your hands. Put on gloves

Check the bed if it is locked. Raise the

adjustable bed to high position; lower bed rails.
BED RAILS

BED BRAKES

Gather the necessary linens to be used.

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REMOVING THE LINENS
Removed the old linens
Soiled/clean linens
When removing old linens, fold it away from
your uniform and be careful not to shake the
linens
Remove gloves and washed hands
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CHANGING THE LINENS
Used a clean pair of gloves

Place the mattress pad on the top of the bed

Place the bottom sheet on the center of the

bed, spread the sheet over the mattress. If
not fitted make mitered corners
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CHANGING THE LINENS

Place the top sheet, and cover the top sheet

with blanket. Allow about 18” for turnover

18” turnover
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CHANGING THE LINENS

CLOSED BED OPEN BED

Linens are pulled to the top of Linens are fan-folded
the bed
02 MAKING OCCUPIED BED
Changing bed linen with the presence of the
patient.
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SETTING UP THE BED

STEP 1. Tell the patient what you’re

about to do.
 OCCUPIED BED MAKING
SETTING UP THE BED

STEP 2. Check the state of the linens

 OCCUPIED BED MAKING
SETTING UP THE BED

STEP 3. Check the bedding for items.

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CHANGING THE SHEETS
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CHANGING THE SHEETS

STEP 1 Cross the patient’s arms and legs in

preparation for turning

STEP 2 Loosen the bed sheet to be

changed

STEP 3 Supporting the patient’s head,

move the pillow to the other half of the
bed, then turn the patient to lie on this
side of the pillow.
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CHANGING THE SHEETS

STEP 4 Roll the dirty sheet to the center of

the bed up to the patient’s back.

STEP 5 Place the clean sheet half-rolled

lengthwise against the rolled dirty sheets.

STEP 7 Turn the patient to the other side

over the two rolls of linen. Support the
head of the patient and move the pillow
over
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CHANGING THE SHEETS

STEP 8 Go to the other side of the bed and

pull out the remaining half of the soiled
linen. Unroll the other half of the clean
sheet
STEP 9 Tuck the side of the bed and miter
the corner
STEP 10 Turn the patient onto his back
STEP 11 Change the pillowcase