Equipment: 4 pillows or supportive devices
Procedure:
1.) Knock on door and listen for residents response.
2.) Wash hands before contact with resident.
3.) Address resident by name and introduce self.
4.) Explain procedure to resident speaking clearly, slowly, and directly, maintaining face-to-face contact whenever possible.
5.) Provide for residents privacy with curtain, screen, or door.
6.) Adjust bed to safe working height. Lock wheels.
7.) Before turning resident, lower head of bed.
8.) Raise side rail on side to which residents body will be turned.
9.) Slowly roll resident onto side toward raised side rail while supporting residents body:
-Cross residents arm over his chest. Cross leg nearest you over far leg.
-Stand with feet about 12 inches apart. Bend knees.
-Place one hand on residents shoulder and the other on residents hip nearest you.
-Gently push resident toward the other side of the bed. Shift weight from back leg to front leg.
10.) Place or adjust pillow under residents head for support.
11.) Place supportive device or tightly rolled up pillow behind residents back.
12.) Goto opposite side of bed. Adjust shoulder so resident is not lying on arm.
13.) Support top arm with body or supportive device.
14.) Place supportive device between legs with top knee flexed (knee and ankle supported).
15.) Cover resident with top linen.
16.) Place signaling device within residents reach.
17.) Leave bed in lowest position. Remove privacy measures.
18.) Wash hands.
19.) Report any changes in resident to nurse. Document procedure according to facility guidelines.
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