10.4.3.4: Bedroom Cleaning Tasks
The bedroom is a place where many people sleep and rest. To promote good health, hygiene, and rest, the bedroom should be tidied daily.
Bedroom tasks :
- Pick up clutter as you see it and at least once per day. Encourage and teach family members to do the same.
- Beds should be made daily.
- Bed linens should be changed at least once per week or more as needed and whenever soiled or wet. Patients should never be kept in a bed with soiled or wet bed linens.
- Wastebaskets should be emptied daily and wiped down with a disinfectant at least once per week.
- Dirty linens and clothing should be picked up and stored in a hamper for laundering.
- Clean clothing should be folded and stored in their appropriate places.
- Dust surfaces once per week or more as required. You can use disposable dust cloths, dusting spray, or rags to remove dust.
- Sweep daily to remove dirt, dust, and food crumbs. Mop floors if a tile, linoleum, or vinyl surface at least once per week. Vacuum rugs at least once per week.
- Lamps and lighting sources should be checked for good use. Good lighting helps to prevent falls.
- Ensure there are no loose rugs and other trip hazards, such as cords, in order to prevent falls.
True or False
1. You should look for and remove trip hazards and ensure rooms are well lit on a frequent basis. True or False? ______
- Answer
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1. True
FEEDBACK :
1. The HHA/PCA should always be observant of any fall hazard that exists in the home. They should pick up clutter, ensure rugs are secure to the floor, and that rooms are well lit.