Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 7-8

Making an Unoccupied Bed (Continued)

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12. Move to the other side of the bed to secure bottom linens.
    Pull the bottom sheet tightly and secure over the corners at
    the head and foot of the mattress. Pull the drawsheet tightly
    and tuck it securely under the mattress.


13. Place the top sheet on the bed with its center fold in the
    center of the bed and with the hem even with the head of
    the mattress. Unfold the top sheet. Follow same procedure
    with top blanket or spread, placing the upper edge about
    6 inches below the top of the sheet.


14. Tuck the top sheet and blanket under the foot of the bed
    on the near side. Miter the corners.


15. Fold the upper 6 inches of the top sheet down over the
    spread and make a cuff.


16. Move to the other side of the bed and follow the same
    procedure for securing top sheets under the foot of the
    bed and making a cuff.


17. Place the pillows on the bed. Open each pillowcase in
    the same manner as you opened other linens. Gather the
    pillowcase over one hand toward the closed end. Grasp the
    pillow with the hand inside the pillowcase. Keep a firm
    hold on the top of the pillow and pull the cover onto the
    pillow. Place the pillow at the head of the bed.


18. Fan-fold or pie-fold the top linens.


19. Secure the signal device on the bed, according to agency
    policy.


20. Raise side rail and lower bed.


21. Dispose of soiled linen according to agency policy.


22. Remove any other PPE, if used. Perform hand hygiene.

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