Bed Making Techniques and Best Practices

This video tutorial demonstrates the steps for making an unoccupied bed, starting with proper handwashing, gathering necessary equipment, and preparing the bed. It covers removing soiled linen, applying clean sheets, and ensuring the bed is neat and wrinkle-free. The tutorial concludes with applying a clean pillowcase and leaving the bed according to facility policy.

What is the first step in preparing to make an unoccupied bed?

• Adjusting the bed height

• Removing soiled linen

• Gathering the necessary equipment

• Washing your hands

When assembling equipment for bed making, where should it be placed?

• On the floor

• In the hallway

• In the appropriate place

• On the patient's table

What should be avoided when handling soiled linen?

• Shaking the linen

• Folding the linen

• Placing linen in a basket

• Using gloves

How should the bottom sheet be applied to the mattress?

• With the tags visible

• Folded at the corners

• Tightly and centered

• Loosely and with wrinkles

Where should the zippers or tags be placed when applying a pillowcase?

• At the bottom of the pillow

• On the outside of the pillowcase

• At the top of the pillow

• Inside the pillowcase

What is the final step in making an unoccupied bed?

• Adjusting the bed height

• Leaving the bed neatly made

• Removing the soiled linen

• Applying the bottom sheet