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 Close doors and windows before you start certain Procedures like bed bath, back care,
perineal care /examination, etc.
 Do not expose the patient unnecessarily
 Whenever possible give privacy to all patients when doing certain Procedures as an
enema, catheterization, etc.
 If necessary, Confidentiality should be assured
 Assemble the necessary equipment and materials before you start the Procedure
 After completing the Procedure, take care of all used Equipment & materials and return
it to its proper place
 Chart and document the Procedure at the end of the Procedure
 General instructions for care of hospital equipment
 Use Equipment and materials only for the purpose for which they are intended
 Keep articles clean and in good condition.
 Use the proper cleaning agent and method
 Protect mattresses with rubber sheets. Use it when treatments such as enemas or wet
dressings are being done or in any case where there is the danger of the mattress
becoming wet or soiled
 Use protective pillowcases on pillows when there is a draining wound, when the patient
is nauseated, and when the pillow is used anywhere other than the bed.
 Do not boil articles, especially rubber articles and instruments longer than the correct
time for sterilizing them
 Do not sterilize rubber goods and glass articles together.
 Warp glass with gauze when sterilizing it by boiling
 Protect tabletops when using hot utensils or any solution that may leave the stain or
destroy the tabletop.
 Report promptly any damaged or missed Equipment

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