Module 10 : How to Maintain a Comfortable Environment and Bed-Making in Healthcare Settings

Objectives: How to use a bedpan effectively for patients under your care The importance of maintaining a comfortable environment for patients Temperature control, cleanliness and noise reduction How to adjust beds and the precautions required to prevent the patient from falling and sliding off the bed How to make beds in the correct manner 10.1 Introduction Nursing assistant duties involve helping immobilised patients use urinals and bedpans in a safe, effective and dignified ma...