LO2.

PERFORM BED MAKING

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Bed linen are stripped according to hospital/clinic/institution SOPs
2. Clinical
waste
and
soiled
linen
are
removed
according
hospital/clinic/institution SOPs
3. Clean linen are used in making bed
4. Patient are asked and made comfortable after bed linens are replaced
CONTENTS:
OSH policies and procedures
Infection control policies and procedures
Safe manual handling techniques
Correct bed making procedures in hospital corners
CONDITIONS:

Students/trainees must be provided with the following:

Access to relevant workstation
- Workshop area
- Laboratory
Handouts/Manual on:
- Institutional policies and guidelines
- Hospital/clinic/institution procedures and protocol
Modules / Textbooks
Equipment and materials relevant to the proposed activities
- Hospital bed
- Linen (different sizes)
- Pillow and pillow case
- PPE
Hospital/clinic/institution Uniform
Mask
Gloves
Shoes
Plastic bag
Waste bin
Marking pens

METHODOLOGIES:
Lecturette
Brainstorming

to

Demonstration

ASSESSMENT METHOD:
Observation
Oral questioning
Practical examination
Interview
2. Make bed

1. Beds

Unit of

2.1
2.2

Bed linen is stripped, where necessary

Clinical waste and soiled linen are removed and
placed in appropriate container
2.3 Bed is cleaned according to established procedures,
where necessary
2.4 Clean bed linen is placed on bed in accordance with
institution procedures
2.5 Existing bed linen is remade, as needed
2.6 Patient is asked whether he/she is comfortable, or if
he/she has any preferred bed needs
2.7 Reusable clean bed linen is handled in accordance
with institution procedures
2.8 Mattresses and pillows are cleaned and disinfected,
in accordance with established procedures
2.9 Bed height is adjusted for occupancy and brakes are
applied according to bed type
2.1 Electro-mechanical bed
2.2 Maternity delivery bed
2.3 Hospital bed
2.4 Folding bed
2.5 Renal chair
2.6 Balkan frame
2.7 Trolley
2.8 Pediatric bed
2.9 Isolettes
2.10
Learning Outcomes

Compet
ency
1. Prepare and
1.1 Prepare the area for bed
maintain beds
making
1.2 Perform bed making
according to established
institution procedures
1.3 Perform after care activities

Methodology
Lecturette
Brainstorming

Assessment
Approach
Observation and
Oral Questioning
Grid Question
Practical
Exercise

of materials and equipment

used
UNIT OF COMPETENCY : PREPARE AND MAINTAIN BEDS
CODE

HCS323314

MODULE TITLE

PREPARING AND MAINTAINING BEDS

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes

required in preparing, making beds and performing after
care activities.

NOMINAL DURATION

160 Hrs.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must be able to:
LO 1. Prepare area for bed making
LO 2. Perform bed making
LO 3. Perform after care activities of materials and equipment used
LO2. PERFORM BED MAKING
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Bed linen are stripped according to hospital/clinic/institution SOPs
2. Clinical
waste
and
soiled
linen
are
removed
according
hospital/clinic/institution SOPs
3. Clean linen are used in making bed
4. Patient are asked and made comfortable after bed linens are replaced
CONTENTS:
OSH policies and procedures
Infection control policies and procedures
Safe manual handling techniques
Correct bed making procedures in hospital corners
CONDITIONS:

Students/trainees must be provided with the following:

Access to relevant workstation

to

Workshop area
Laboratory
Handouts/Manual on:
- Institutional policies and guidelines
- Hospital/clinic/institution procedures and protocol
Modules / Textbooks
Equipment and materials relevant to the proposed activities
- Hospital bed
- Linen (different sizes)
- Pillow and pillow case
- PPE
Hospital/clinic/institution Uniform
Mask
Gloves
Shoes
Plastic bag
Waste bin
Marking pens
-

METHODOLOGIES:
Lecturette
Brainstorming
Demonstration
ASSESSMENT METHOD:
Observation
Oral questioning
Practical examination
Interview

RESOURCES:
Equipment
Hospital bed
Bedside table
Over bed
Foot stool
Wheelchair
Stretcher
Oxygen tank and accessories
BP apparatus
Commode
Nebulizer
Linen trolley
Linen hamper
Shelves
Pert light
Tools/accessories
Dressing tray (complete with accessories) alcohol and betadine
Sputum cap
Thermometer
Mask
Goggles
Cap
Strap
Splints
Slings
Bandages
Crutches
Feeding utensils
Supplies and materials
Linen (different sizes)
Pillow and pillow case
Rubber sheet
Thermal blanket
Kelly pad
Rubber ring
Patients gown
Draw sheet

Towel, hand towel

Waste bins (wet, dry, infectious, sharp)
Bed pan Basin
Soap dish
Urinals
Ambu man
Ambu baby
Plaster