CNA Skill 11

SKILL 11: PERFORMS MODIFIED BED BATH TO FACE AND ONE ARM, HAND, AND UNDERARM

1. Introduce self and explain the procedure to the patient.
2. Provide privacy.
3. Perform hand hygiene.
4. Check water temperature for safety.
5. Fill the basin with warm water and place it on a flat surface with a barrier underneath. Have the patient check the water temperature by placing their hand in the basin or putting a wet washcloth on the back of their hand.
6. Raise the height of the bed to safe level.
7. Put on clean gloves
8. Remove gown patient and place in designated hamper
9. Cover patient with bath blanket or towel for privacy.
10. Beginning with eyes, using a damp washcloth without soap, clean the eyes from inner to outer aspect using different sides of the washcloth.
11. Wash the face using a damp washcloth without soaps using different sides of the washcloth.
12. Pat dry the face.
13. Proceed to the arm, expose one arm and place dry towel underneath
14. Gather wet washcloth and apply soap.
15. Clean the arm and pat dry.
16. Wash hands, fingers, and fingernails and pat dry.
17. Wash and clean underarm with soap and pat dry.
18. Dispose of the gown and used linens into the linen bag or laundry hamper.
19. Assist the patient to put on a clean gown
20. While wearing gloves, empty the equipment.
21. Rinse the equipment.
22. Dry the basin.
23. Return the equipment to storage.
24. Dispose of soiled linen in the designated laundry hamper.
25. Remove the gloves, turning them inside out.
26. Ensure the bed is low and locked.
27. Place the call light or signaling device within reach of the patient.
28. Perform hand hygiene