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13. Show the electrical bell or give a phone number to call if the room does not have an
electrical bell system.
14. Environmental orientation should be given especially the toilet room and bathroom
15. Explain to the patient and relatives about visiting hours and other hospital rules in
16. Explain to the patient and relative about visiting hours and another hospital routine
17. Make a chart for the patient and inform the Doctor.
18. Check orders and carry out them.
19. Inform the hospital kitchen about diet.
20. Write an admission note on Nurses' reports.

3.3 Daily care of patient’s unit
Equipment
 Basin of water
 Cloths for cleaning
 Scouring powder (vim) or soap

Procedures
1. Collect all refuse and dispose of / segregate and collect waste & put into the
wastebasket
2. Remove flowers, magazines & other articles on the bedside table & clean the table
3. Clean the frame of the bed
4. Clean mirrors
3.3.1 Care of equipment in the patient’s unit
❖ Disinfect all equipment such as bedpans, urinals, sputum cups, basins, and kidney
basins with disinfectant solutions of proper strength cold water
❖ Then wash them with scouring powder (vim)
❖ Rinse again & dry them & keep in their proper places
❖ Wash sink in the room
❖ Clean water pitcher and re-fill fresh water
❖ Inform cleaner to sweep and mop the floor
❖ Aerate the room
❖ Leave the room tidy and ordered
3.3.2 Care of equipment in the utility room
❖ Rinse all equipment such as bedpans, urinals, and sputum cups
❖ Then wash them with cold-water and powder (vim).
❖ Wash them with a disinfectant solution of proper strength, rinse again, dry, and keep
them in their proper places
❖ Enema or douche cans should be cleansed well each time after use and put away.
❖ Enema or douche tubes should be boiled for 20 minutes before use
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