HYDRAULIC BATHTUB CHAIR: BATHING A PATIENT IN

Course overview

A hydraulic bathtub chair (HBC) is a mechanical, waterproof chair that is used to position a patient safely when entering, soaking in, and exiting a bathtub. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the general principles of bathing a patient in an HBC, including why an HBC is used, patient safety when using an HBC, and how to bathe a patient in an HBC. 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.