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Recommended procedure for bedmaking in hospital.
Jacqueline Bloomfield1, Anne Pegram, Anne Jones
1Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, King's College London, London. Jacqueline.bloomfield@kcl.ac.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|March 8, 2008
Summary
Learn essential nursing skills for effective bedmaking to enhance patient comfort, hygiene, and safety. This guide details procedures for both occupied and unoccupied beds, emphasizing best practices.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Care
- Patient Safety
- Infection Control
Background:
- Bedmaking is a fundamental nursing skill crucial for patient comfort, hygiene, and overall well-being.
- Effective bedmaking involves technical proficiency and adherence to safety, moving and handling, and infection control protocols.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a detailed overview of recommended procedures for making unoccupied beds.
- To outline the essential steps for making occupied beds, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recommended bedmaking procedures.
- Detailed description of techniques for both unoccupied and occupied bed preparation.
Main Results:
- Established best practices for creating a safe and comfortable environment through proper bedmaking.
- Highlighted the importance of integrating safety, moving and handling, and infection control into bedmaking routines.
Conclusions:
- Mastery of bedmaking techniques is vital for quality nursing care.
- Adherence to detailed procedures ensures optimal patient outcomes in terms of comfort, hygiene, and safety.
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