Patient Care.ADL's

To ensure patient comfort and prevent infections

To save time during care routines

To reduce the need for supplies

To avoid documentation errors

Clean with soap and water BID

Keep drainage bag above bladder level

Check tubing for kinks

Attach to bed frame (not side rail)

Brush hair to maintain scalp health

Dress the strong side first before the weak side

Use electric razors for patients on blood thinners

Provide privacy and maintain patient dignity

Clean with hot water

Place a washcloth in the sink

Store in a dry container

Use a regular toothbrush

Changes in urine color or odor

Patient requests more privacy

Diarrhea or blood in stool

Patient is able to ambulate independently

Monitor for choking and ensure upright positioning

Always use thickened liquids for all patients

Feed patients only with a spoon

Ignore patient preferences

Keep bed rails up on the side you roll the patient toward

Wear gloves while handling linens

Roll soiled linens outward away from the patient

Raise bed to working height

Bathing

Grooming

Administering medication

Toileting