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Prepare and maintain beds

Prepare and maintain beds

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTCSD203C
State Code
D5835
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
27/07/2012
Field of Education
060301 - General Nursing
Original Release Date
27/07/2012
Nominal Hours
10
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply bed making and cleaning practices to a range of 'beds' to ensure that clients can safely occupy a clean bed
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare area for bed making
  • 1.1 Use personal protective equipment according to organisation policy
  • 1.2 Adjust the height of the bed when necessary
  • 1.3 Clear the bed and surrounding areas of medical and other equipment before stripping the bed, where necessary
  • 1.4 Check bed linen for displaced personal items, aids and equipment, and place aids and equipment in appropriate area/container
2. Make bed
  • 2.1 Maintain the client's dignity and privacy
  • 2.2 Strip bed linen, where necessary
  • 2.3 Remove clinical waste and soiled linen and place in appropriate container
  • 2.4 Clean the bed according to established procedures, where necessary
  • 2.5 Place clean bed linen on bed in accordance with organisation procedures
  • 2.6 Re-position existing bed linen
  • 2.7 Ask the client whether they are comfortable, or if they have any specific bed needs
  • 2.8 Handle reusable clean bed linen in accordance to with organisation procedures
  • 2.9 Clean mattresses and pillows regularly and on discharge, in accordance with organisation procedures
3. Leave bed ready for occupancy or continued occupancy
  • 3.1 Adjust bed height for occupancy and apply brakes according to bed type
  • 3.2 Keep bed and equipment/aids accessible and leave the bed ready for occupancy
  • 3.3 Report damaged and/or faulty beds, equipment, mattresses, pillows and linen to appropriate personnel
  • 3.4 Clean (or dispose of appropriately) and return to storage area all cleaning implements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C4961 HLTCSD3A Prepare and maintain beds Unit of competency
C9139 HLTCSD203B Prepare and maintain beds Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD091 HLTCSD203D Prepare and maintain beds Unit of competency