Describe the steps for making an occupied bed with the resident remaining in bed.

Describe the steps for making an occupied bed with the resident remaining in bed.

• A. Raise bed, provide privacy, place barrier, roll resident to side, remove soiled linens, place clean sheet and fitted sheet, tuck corners, roll to other side and repeat, replace top sheet, ensure resident is comfortable and wrinkle-free.
• B. Move the resident out of bed entirely to change linens.
• C. Remove all linens at once and replace with new ones without privacy.
• D. No bed-making is needed.

Answer: (A)

Keeping the resident in bed while changing linens protects safety, privacy, and comfort. Start by raising the bed to a comfortable working height and set up privacy—draw the curtain or place a barrier so the resident is shielded. Roll the resident slightly toward the side you’re working on, keeping the spine straight and the upper body well supported. Remove the soiled linens from the exposed side, and keep the resident covered with the remaining top linens to maintain warmth and modesty. Place a clean sheet and fitted sheet on the bed, then tuck the corners snugly to prevent wrinkling and shifting. Return the resident toward the center, and repeat the same process on the other side: roll, remove the old linens, add clean ones, and tuck securely. Finish by replacing the top sheet (and any blanket) and ensuring the resident is comfortable with a wrinkle-free, smooth bed. This method minimizes exposure, reduces the risk of falls and skin irritation, and maintains dignity throughout the process.

Keeping the resident in bed while changing linens protects safety, privacy, and comfort. Start by raising the bed to a comfortable working height and set up privacy—draw the curtain or place a barrier so the resident is shielded. Roll the resident slightly toward the side you’re working on, keeping the spine straight and the upper body well supported. Remove the soiled linens from the exposed side, and keep the resident covered with the remaining top linens to maintain warmth and modesty. Place a clean sheet and fitted sheet on the bed, then tuck the corners snugly to prevent wrinkling and shifting. Return the resident toward the center, and repeat the same process on the other side: roll, remove the old linens, add clean ones, and tuck securely. Finish by replacing the top sheet (and any blanket) and ensuring the resident is comfortable with a wrinkle-free, smooth bed. This method minimizes exposure, reduces the risk of falls and skin irritation, and maintains dignity throughout the process.