How to Position Resident in Bed on Side
1) Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of the hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together to dry.
2) Explain procedure to be performed to the resident.
3) Provide privacy for resident, pull privacy curtain.
4) Position bed flat.
5) Raise bed between mid-thigh and waist level.
6) Raise side rail on side of the bed opposite working side of the bed, or request RN Test Observer to
opposite working side of the bed.
7) From the working side of the bed, gently move upper body toward self.
8) From the working side of the bed, gently move hips toward self.
9) From the working side of the bed, gently move legs toward self.
10) Assist/turn resident onto correct side stated by RN Test Observer.
11) Ensure that resident’s face never becomes obstructed by the pillow.
12) Check to be sure resident is not lying on his/her downside arm.
13) Place support devices under the resident’s head, the upside arm, behind the back and between the
knees.
14) Ensure resident is in correct body alignment.
15) Leave resident in a position of comfort and safety.
16) Lower side rails, if side rails were used.
17) Lower bed.
18) Open privacy curtain.
19) Maintain respectful, courteous interpersonal interactions at all times.
20) Place call light or signaling device within easy reach of the resident.
21) Perform hand hygiene.
a. Cover all surfaces of the hands with hand sanitizer.
b. Rub hands together to dry

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