Routine Care AM Care –Assist with bedpan or urinal or to bathroom –Oral hygiene –Bathing –Shaving –Hair care –Nail care –Changing gowns/linens PM Care –Assist with bedpan or urinal or to bathroom –Oral hygiene –Wash hands & face –Back rub –Straighten linen –Comfortable position

Benefits of Bathing Removes dirt and perspiration Reduces bacteria and germs Increases circulation Provide mild movement and exercise Promotes relaxation Provides opportunity for conversation Allows for ongoing observation

Order of Bath Eye Face, ears, front of neck Arm, axilla, hand Chest Abdomen CHANGE WATER Leg Foot (in water) CHANGE WATER Back part of neck Back (to buttocks) Buttocks CHANGE WATER Perineal care

Tips Privacy tent Use of powders Back rub Shave in the direction in which hair grows Brush and comb the hair Fingernails, but not toenails

REMEMBER Safety Privacy Accuracy