Introduction to Bedmaking and Infection Control

• Introduction to bed making and infection control
  • The role of a certified nurse aide in bed making and resident care
  • Importance of infection control in preventing the spread of infections
    
  • Proper hand washing and personal protective equipment usage during bed making
    
  • Cleaning and sanitizing bed surfaces and equipment
    
• Bed making techniques and pressure injury prevention
  
  • Different types of beds and bed linens used in healthcare settings
  • Steps for making an occupied bed
    
  • Steps for making an unoccupied bed
    
    • Closed bed
    • Open bed
• Preventing pressure injuries through repositioning and proper support
  
  • Residents who spend hours in bed are at risk for pressure injuries. Bedding that is damp or wrinkled increases the risk to the residents skin
  • Turn the resident at least every two hours or sooner according to facility policy
    
• It is critical that nurse aides recognize signs of pressure injuries and reporting them to the health care team
  
• • Stage 1. The area looks red and feels warm to the touch
  • Stage 2. The area looks more damaged and may have an open sore, scrape, or blister
    
  • Stage 3. The area has a crater-like appearance due to damage below the skin's surface
    
  • Stage 4. The area is severely damaged and a large wound is present
    

https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/pressure-sores-4-stages