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Resident Positioning and Alignment - Supine
Question | Answer |
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Step 1 | Knock before entering the room. Identify and greet resident. Explain procedure. Perform hand hygiene. Provide for privacy. Ask for consent. |
Step 2 * | Raise bed rails. Raise the bed to best level for good body mechanics. |
Step 3 | Lower rail on side where you are working. |
Step 4 | Place a pillow under the resident’s head and shoulders. |
Step 5 | Roll resident into supine position. |
Step 6 | Position arms comfortably at each side. No pillows. Provide for comfort. |
Step 7 * | Raise side rail. Lower bed. Lower side rail. Attach signal light within resident’s reach. |
Step 8 | Perform hand hygiene and report & record observations. |