CNA Interaction: Assisting with Bedpan Use

Introduction

• Individuals Involved: Patti (CNA), Mr. Jones
• Purpose: Assisting Mr. Jones with using a bedpan

Procedure

Preparation

• Initial Interaction: Patti introduces herself and confirms that assistance with a bedpan is needed.
• Curtain: Closes curtain for privacy.
• Supplies Preparation:
  • Washes hands.
  • Gathers supplies: chucks (protective pad), privacy blanket, gloves, bedpan.

Applying Privacy Measures

• Privacy Blanket: Used to cover Mr. Jones for warmth and privacy.
• Sheet Management: Ensures sheet remains clean by having Mr. Jones hold the blanket in place.

Placing the Chucks

• Rolling Technique:
  • Rolls chucks lengthwise; clean side towards her, dirty side away.
  • Places chucks on the bed.

Bedpan Application

• Gloves: Puts on gloves.
• Chucks Positioning:
  • Mr. Jones lifts hips for placement.
  • Patti positions chucks under Mr. Jones.
• Bedpan Placement:
  • Mr. Jones lifts hips for placement.
  • Ensures Mr. Jones is comfortable.

Adjusting Bed Position

• Bed Head Elevation: Raises bed head for comfort during use.
• Comfort Check: Mr. Jones adjusts and confirms comfort level.

Final Steps

• Toilet Paper & Call Light: Provided to Mr. Jones.
• Waiting: Patti waits outside while Mr. Jones uses the bedpan.

Completion of Task

Assisting After Use

• Returning Bed to Original Position:
  • Lowers bed head.
  • Encourages Mr. Jones not to lift hips until bed is flat.
• Removing Bedpan and Chucks:
  • Uses gloves.
  • Holds bedpan flat while Mr. Jones lifts.
  • Removes and takes them to the bathroom.

Disposing of Contents

• Bathroom Steps:
  • Empties bedpan into toilet.
  • Rinses and dries bedpan.
  • Places bedpan back in drawer using paper towel.

Final Touches

• Hygiene: Offers Mr. Jones a hand wipe.
• Sheet and Privacy Blanket:
  • Pulls sheet up.
  • Rolls privacy blanket correctly to avoid contamination.
• Call Light: Ensures Mr. Jones has access.
• Final Check: Confirms Mr. Jones is comfortable and offers additional assistance.

Post-Procedure Activities

• Curtain: Re-opens curtain.
• Hand Washing: Washes hands post-procedure.
• Review & Corrections: Mentions reviewing the procedure and making corrections if necessary.
• Skill Completion: Informs evaluator of completed task.