How to Move and Position a Patient:
Supplies:
1 Towel
3 Pillows
1 Flat Sheet
Steps:
Knock on the patient’s door, and then enter
Greet the patient by name, introduce yourself, and what you’re doing
Provide for privacy by shutting the curtains
Wash your hands
Check the patient’s ID to confirm identity
Gather your supplies and place on a towel-covered tray table
By placing one hand under the knee and one hand behind the shoulder, assist the patient in scooting their body towards you and the edge of the bed
Ask the patient to roll onto their side
Adjust their head pillow so their head is in the middle of the pillow
Place one pillow behind their back along the spine from the waist up, tuck under, and fold the pillow in half tucking it under them again
Ask the patient to roll back slightly against the pillow
Ask the patient to bend their knees at a 90 degree angle
With the second pillow assist the patient by lifting their thigh and placing a pillow between their legs
Ensure the pillow is between their knees, ankles, and feet
With the third pillow, lift the patient’s top arm placing the pillow directly under the armpit and across their chest
Lift their bottom arm and tuck the other pillow corner under the armpit
Make sure to keep the patient’s body off of their arm
Ensure the patient’s arms are placed gently over the pillow
Place the call button in the patient’s hand
Put all dirty linens into the hamper
Remove your gloves and wash your hands
Ask the patient how they would like the head of bed
Close the curtains
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