CNA Bed Pan Procedure

Introduction

• Patty, the CNA, greets Mr. Jones and offers assistance with a bed pan.
• Important to ensure patient comfort and privacy throughout the process.

Preparation

• Close curtains for privacy.
• Wash hands thoroughly.
• Gather necessary supplies:
  • Barrier
  • Chucks
  • Set of gloves (two pairs)
  • Hand wipes
  • Bed pan
  • Toilet paper

Bed Pan Placement

• Explain the procedure to the patient.
• Ask the patient to bend knees and lift hips.
• Loosen sheets for room to work.
• Place Chucks under patient:
  • Protects bedding from being soiled.
• Position the bed pan:
  • Wider end towards the foot of the bed.
• Remove gloves after placement.

During Use

• Raise the head of the bed for comfort.
• Provide Mr. Jones with toilet paper and a call light.
• Step outside the curtain for privacy.

After Use

• Confirm with Mr. Jones if he is done.
• Lower the head of the bed.
• Put on new gloves.
• Ask Mr. Jones to lift hips for removal:
  • Hold bed pan flat while removing.
  • Dispose of used Chucks.

Cleaning and Disposal

• Transport bed pan to bathroom:
  • Dispose of contents in toilet.
  • Rinse bed pan with water.
  • Disinfect bed pan.
• Use paper towels to handle and dry bed pan.
• Store cleaned bed pan back in the drawer.

Final Steps

• Remove gloves and dispose.
• Offer hand wipes to Mr. Jones for hygiene.
• Clean up the environment:
  • Pull sheets up.
  • Ensure cleanliness.
• Check patient comfort:
  • Offer magazine.
  • Confirm bed is in the low position.

Conclusion

• Wash hands.
• Review care plan and make necessary corrections.
• Report completion of skill to evaluator.