CNA Skill 04

SKILL 4: ASSISTS WITH USE OF BEDPAN

1. Introduce yourself and explain the procedure to the patient.
2. Provide privacy.
3. Lower the head of the bed.
4. Perform Hand hygiene
5. Put on clean gloves.
6. Turn the patient and place a barrier (e.g., a towel, waterproof soaker pad, disposable pad) under their buttocks.
7. Position the patient on the bedpan correctly. The deeper portion of the bedpan should be directed toward their toes, and the patient should be centered on the bedpan.
8. Remove the gloves and perform hand hygiene.
9. Raise the head of the bed to a comfortable level.
10. Cover the patient with linens or a bath blanket.
11. Leave toilet tissue or wipes within reach of the patient.
12. Leave the call light within reach of the patient.
13. Wait nearby allowing for patient privacy
14. When the patient signals, return and assists the patient to perform hand hygiene in bed.
15. Perform hand hygiene
16. Lower the head of the bed to a comfortable level.
17. Put on clean gloves.
18. Gently remove the bed pan.
19. Discard the soiled linen in the designated laundry hamper.
20. Assist with perineal care.
21. Empty the bedpan into the toilet.
22. Rinse the equipment used and empty the rinse water into the toilet.
23. Remove the gloves, turning them inside out.
24. Ensure the bed is low and locked.
25. Place the call light or signaling device within reach of the patient.
26. Perform hand hygiene