Simplifying bath time
LTC Nursing Assistant Trainer, October 5, 2006
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When a resident is unable to bathe using the tub or shower, CNAs usually provide a bed bath. Many nursing homes use the basinless bath, which eliminates the need to reuse dirty bath water.
Basinless baths consist of a series of 10 washcloths, with one cloth for each major part of the body. The bathing solution contains moisturizers and requires no rinsing or drying. This type of bath saves time and helps prevent the resident from becoming cold and tired.
CNAs should use one washcloth for each area of the body, in the following order:
- Face, neck, and ears
- Left arm
- Right arm
- Front of trunk
- Left leg
- Right leg
- Left foot
- Right foot
- Back
- Peri-anal area
CNAs should remember that they must never force a resistant resident to bathe. Instead, they should report the resistance to their supervisors. Often, a simple change in staff members or bathing time will make the resident more cooperative.
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