The reason why we bed bath clients is to promote personal hygiene and to give them a sense of well-being it also maintain intact skin i.e. prevention of pressure sours. Bed bathing allows the caregivers to monitor changes in the client’s skin condition.It was my first day on practice placement and I assisted a care assistance in giving a patient a bed bath. The patient had recently had a stroke, due to that the patients left arm was paralysed and her mobility was greatly reduced, and also caused her severe pain. We first explained to her what we were going to do and asked for her consent, which was given verbally, the patient was unable to communicate do to the stroke however when we asked for her consent she nodded her head.
I had already gained consent from patient A for myself and the nurse to give a bed bath in accordance with the NMC code of conduct (NMC, 2008) and following this I went to collect the correct equipment to perform the task. As patient A had Clostridium Difficile they needed to be isolation nursed. We isolate nurse to “prevent the risk of spreading germs to other patients and staff” (NHS, 2010). Outside of the side room there were red aprons and gloves which needed to be put on before entering. Before entering the side room, it is essential to collect all equipment to avoid leaving the room unnecessarily.
This was documented and monitored. We could not force Mr A to have a bath or shower but at the same time as careers we have a duty of care . After a week of reviewing this we had noticed that his flannels in his bath room were dry and was evidence that actually he wasn’t even having a strip wash, but he was having a wet shave every other day. We next called in the family and explained to them what was going on. The family said that they had also noticed that
Moreover, the dementia the inhabitants of the wards suffer from and their reaction to it did not leave me indifferent To get in to the nursing home, I first wrote a letter to the management, explaining what my research was about and asking if I could observe in the nursing home concerned. . During the meeting that followed, I answered all possible questions and made specific arrangements and agreements for the observations. Entering the nursing home was never denied or even made difficult. A woman brings in a can of coffee.,While the manager pours the coffee, the head nurse enters.
Last week, when I moved and assisted a service user to use the toilet, I ensured the way was free of any hindrances and objects that might cause the service user to fall. HAZARDS Hazard can be described as anything that has a potential to cause harm. A couple of days ago, when I moved and assisted Mrs. M, (a service user) to have her bath, I ensured the bathroom is free from any hazard such as slippery floor, sharps that might cause her to slip and get injured. RISK ASSESSMENT This can be described as the systematic process of evaluating the potential risks that may be involved in an activity or undertaking. When I took charge of caring for Mr. K, I identified all the hazards, evaluated them and found appropriate ways to eliminate or control them.
This course has been a refresher to me on safety and sanitation and some of the practices that are sometimes overlooked. As a business owner it is my responsibility to make sure that my establishment a clean and safe place for my clients to come and get serviced. On a daily basis it is my practice to make sure my floors are cleaned and mopped at the end of each day. My shampoo bowl and chair are wiped down after each client is serviced and I use a neck strip and clean cape on each client. When performing chemical services as in color or relaxers, I use a separate pair of gloves and dispose of them after each use.
Example bathing. When bathing a service user I would first ensure that the bathroom was clean and tidy and that this was equipped for the task ahead. In order to ensure this was ready I would collect towels, toiletries, clean clothing and any other items the service user requires. I would then ensure that the bath was in a clean state and if this was the case I would begin to fill the bath ensuring the temperature of the water was checked with the hot spot ensure no risk of scalding was present. After the bath had finished filling I would then proceed to collect the service user from the lounge/ bedroom and assist them with their bathing needs.
I have been on the side of being a patient at home for home infusions. When you are sick and have anxiety about your health, someone coming into your home, and all the medical equipment delivered can all be overwhelming. Being a patient can be very stressful and my intervention is to educate my patients, listen to my patients, and explain I have been a homecare patient also. I explain my personal experiences with my patients and it helps to relieve stress, they feel more open to asking questions, and feel confident of the nursing care they are receiving. The ethical factor of the theory is dealing with issues that do not have a concrete answer.
We are a set up and take down setting so all equipment is checked over whilst doing this daily, anything broken or damaged is removed. When staff/volunteers have their induction training they are given a clear explanation of health and safety issues so that all adults are able to adhere to the policy and understand their shared responsibility for health and safety including manual handling and storage of potentially dangerous substances. As we are a morning session only, we try where possible not to have workers in the building when the setting is in operation, but if necessary the manager/supervisor will explain the health and safety procedures and a member of staff will stay with them throughout their stay and they are not allowed near the children. All visitors are to sign the visitor book on
It was quite nerve-racking and daunting, as I wasn’t too sure of what to expect. The RN who was my buddy for the day, showed me around the ward. My RN attended to a patient who has chronic asthmatic bronchitis, and was on an oxygen machine. First task was to the manual-handling machine to transport the patient into the shower. I observed my RN carefully and how she uses the machine.