BEDMAKING, UNOCCUPIED

Course overview

A bed is the primary piece of equipment utilized by a hospitalized patient and should be a safe, comfortable place for the patient that permits easy repositioning and reduces the risk for the development of pressure ulcers. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of making an unoccupied bed, including why this is done, how to perform the skill, and maintaining 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.