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15. Put pillowcases on pillows and place on the bed
16. Place bedspread with the right side up. Tuck at the foot mitering corners and cover top
bedding
17. Go to another side of the bed and tuck in the bottom sheet and draw sheet mitering
corner, smoothing out all wrinkles
18. See that bed is neat and smooth
19. Leave bed in place and furniture in order

6.2 Open bed
An open bed is one which is used by an ambulatory patient
Procedure
1/ Make the bed the same way as a closed bed
2/ Fanfold top covers to the center of the bed (top sheet, blankets, and spreadsheet)

6.3 Occupied bed
Purpose
To provide comfort and to facilitate the movement of the patient
Equipment
1. Large sheets
2. Pajama or gown if needed
3. Draw sheet
4. Face towel
5. Pillowcases

Procedure
1. If a bath is not given this time, the back of the helpless patient should be washed and
back care should be given.
2. Carry all Equipment to the bedside at one time and arrange it in order of its use.
3. Make sure the windows and doors are closed
4. Remove all pillows but one under the patient's head, bed should be flat if possible
5. Loosen all beddings, beginning at the head of the bed.
6. Place the dirty pillowcase on the chair to receive dirty linen
7. Have the patient flex-knees, or assists the patient to do so. With one hand over the
patient's shoulder and the other over the patient's knees, turn the patient towards you
8. Never turn a helpless patient away from you as this may cause him to fall out of bed).
Place pillow in front for support as needed
9. When you have made the patient comfortable and secured as near the edge of the bed as
possible, go to another side, carrying your Equipment with you
10. Loosen beddings on that side

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