BATHING THE ADULT

Course overview

Bathing is a personal hygiene activity during which a patient’s skin is assessed, cleansed, dried, and moisturized. Therapeutic agents, such as soap or bath oil, may be added to water in a tub or basin to facilitate skin cleansing. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of procedures used to bathe adult patients, including measures to promote patient safety. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.