2. Purpose
The purpose of repositioning is to provide
comfort to all bed or chair bound residents.
Also
to prevent skin breakdown, promote circulation
and provide pressure relief on focal points.
3. Step 1
- Check the resident’s
care plan to determine
the resident’s specific
needs including needed
equipment, resident
level of participation
and the number of staff
to complete the
procedure.
Ex. Care Plan
4. Step 2
- Wash and dry hands
thoroughly.
- Apply gloves.
- Ask resident to help as
much as he or she can.
- Check the resident for
incontinence. Follow
steps for incontinence
care if necessary.
5. Step 3
- Use two people and a sheet
to avoid shearing while
turning or moving the
resident up in bed.
Encourage the resident to
keep their feet flat on the
bed and assist with pushing
up. Encourage the use of
an overhead trapeze if the
resident is able to use one.
Overhead Trapeze
6. Step 4
- Move the resident to his
or her back.
- Move the resident’s top
leg and shoulder in the
direction of the turn.
- Encourage resident to
hold the side rail with
their top arm in the
direction of the turn, if
possible.
7. Step 5
- Place the resident
in a comfortable
position in
accordance with
the resident’s
individualized
care plan.
8. Step 6
- Prevent skin to skin
contact with use of
sheets, pillows, or
positioning devices.
9. Step 7
- Lower the bed into the
lowest position and place
the side rails in the
appropriate position as
indicated in the resident’s
care plan. (Up or down.)
10. Step 8
- Reposition the bed
covers to make the
resident comfortable.
- Place the call light
within reach of the
resident.
11. Step 9
- Wash hands thoroughly when finished with
the procedure.
- Return the door, curtains, and window shades
to open or closed at resident’s preference.
