HEALTH CARE SERVICES NC II

BED MAKING AND BED LINEN

STOCK
Angeli Pearlyne Ramos RN
LEARNING OUTCOMES
BY THE END OF THIS MODULE,
 1. LEARNERS WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH COMMON
POLICIES IN BED MAKING IN HOSPITAL SETTINGS.
 2. LEARNERS WILL BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE BED
MAKING : SURGICAL BED
 3. LEARNERS WILL LEARN POLICIES WITH BED LINEN
STOCK IN THE HOSPITAL SETTING
 4. LEARNERS WILL BE EQUIPED WITH COMMON
DEFINITION OF TERMS IN HCS
BED MAKING
Bed making is a procedure, which enables the nurse to make
the bed.
Purposes of Bed Making: 

 Bed making helps the bed & patient's unit look tidy. 

 Bed making removes the dirt & germs from patient's bed. 
 Bed making enhances the esthetic looks of the patient's unit.
KEY POINTS:
1. Hand hygiene protocol is followed by all personnel
when handling linen.
2. Standard precautions will be followed when handling
soiled linen.
3. Clean linen and soiled linen should be handled, stored,
and transported separately.
4. Linen should be maintained in good repair.
5. Laundry service is provided by a vendor meeting
requirements for medical linen processing.
PROTOCOLS:
 POLICY
 All linen is handled, stored,
transported, and processed in a
manner that will prevent contamination
and maintain a clean environment for
patients, health care workers, and
visitors.
 . Soiled or ‘dirty’ linen is:
 a. Bagged at site of collection and is transported to a
specific area in a  ‘soiled linen’ bag provided by the
laundry service. Minimal handling of soiled linen is
advised.
 Soiled linen bags
are not over-filled,
preventing
complete closure.
 d. Linen bags are
washable and are
laundered by the
service provider.
 e. Soiled linen bags
are handled as if
hazards were
present.
 f. Clothing,
furniture, and clean
linen do not come
in contact of the
soiled linen bag.
  Clean linen is:
 a. Stored in an area separate from the storage of any
dirty linens.
 b. If the linen storage area includes other patient care
equipment or supplies, the linen is stored on shelving
that has been cleaned with an environment
disinfectant and covered with a drape to prevent
contamination.
 Clean linen (including pillows) is not stored on the
floor, chair, or counter top.
 Linen used for patient use is free of tears, fraying, and
damage.  It is the responsibility of the laundry service
to inspect and replace worn linen. Worn, clean linen
identified by UCSC personnel will be immediately
placed in the soiled linen bag for pick-up by the linen
service provider. 
COLLECT SOILED LINEN
1. Soiled linen is collected as scheduled from end user locations
2. Soiled linen bag is replaced in accordance with institution
policies and procedures
3. Soiled linen is transported to designated holding area using
appropriate equipment and safe handling techniques
4. Collection of soiled linen is carried out in a manner that
minimizes the risk of cross contamination and complies with
OHS policy and procedures
5. Hazards are identified and reported to supervisor
 Appropriate procedures for dealing with accidents, including sharp
injuries are followed correctly
DISTRIBUTE CLEAN LINEN
1. Clean linen is transported as scheduled to end-
user locations using appropriate equipment and
safe handling techniques
2. Linen is replaced to ensure adequate supply for
users
 Linen stock is rotated and old stock returned for
reprocessing
 1. Optimum stock levels are maintained to ensure
linen availability
2. Linen is requisitioned to par level quantity
3. Linen is stored in linen storage facilities and
maintained according to institution requirements
4. Linen stock records are maintained according to
institution requirements
 Linen inventory is done according to institution policies
and procedures
STOCK REQUEST:
 DEPENDING ON THE
HOSPITAL PROTOCOL, YOU
CAN REQUEST LINEN STOCK
IF YOUR STOCK IS ALREADY
AT 60%
SURGICAL BED/ POST OPERATIVE BED
 IT IS A SPECIAL BED TO RECEIVE AND
TAKE CARE OF A PATIENT RETURNING
FROM SURGERY.
SURGICAL BED
Same as open and closed bed, the difference is the top sheet
and blanket.
TERMINOLOGIES:
 SPECIFIC TERMS:

 1) Body Mechanics – refers to using the body in an efficient and careful way
 2) Hazardous Waste – refers to the items contaminated with blood, body fluids, or body
substances that maybe harmful to others
 3) OSH – refers to Occupational Safety and Health
 4) Commodes – refers to movable stand containing a washbowl
 5) Chair Lifts – refers to power-driven chair assembly used to transport people
 6) Dietitians – refers to specialist in dietetic
 7) Immunization – refers to process of increasing the state of immunity
 8) First Aid Kit – refers to emergency tools used to administer treatment to injured or sick
person
 9) Balkan frames – refers to a device used for orthostatic correction
 10)Linen – refers to materials used in draping
 11.) Ambu bag – refers to (Bag – Valve – mask), a device used to ventilate
patients who are unable to breath
 12) Walking frames – refers to orthostatic device used to support body
weight
 13) Sling – refers to a material or a cloth used to support the upper extremity
 14) Splints – refers to a material or a piece of cloth used to immobilize a limb
in the case of fracture, disease of deformity
 15) Trolley – refers to a rolling device used to transport materials
 16) PPE – refers to personal protective equipment
 17) Wheel chair – refers to a device used to transport patient from one place
to another in a sitting position
 18)Stretchers – refers to a device used in transferring patients in lying position
 19)Pressure Bandage – refers to a piece of material used to cover a wound and
immobilize a part of the body or restrict the movement
 20)Thermal blanket – refers to a material used to decrease the body temperature or
keep the patient warm
 21)Stressors – refers to an agent or factor that produces stress
 22)Choking – refers to a person having difficulty in breathing
 23)Aspiration – refers to removal of liquids or gases by means of suction
 24)Suffocation – refers to suppression of ones breathing with out access of oxygen
 25)Depression –refers to mental condition of gloom or sadness
 26)Suicide – refers to the act of intentionally killing oneself
 27)Assault – refers to violent physical or verbal attack