Table of Contents
REQUIREMENTS #
- A trolley containing the following:
- Top Shelf
- Two bowels or basins
- Two bowels or basins
- Nail clipper and file in a receiver
- Soap in a dish
- Nail brush
- Sponge
- Hand or bath towel
- Mackintosh and dressing towel
- Hand cream or lotion
- Orange stick (toothpick)
- Bottom Shelf
- Two jugs containing hot and cold water
- Bucket to receive used water
- Heart table
- Chair
- Top Shelf
STEPS #
- Establish rapport (Refer to steps)
- Explain procedure to patient
- Perform hand hygiene
- Provide privacy and take trolley to bedside
- Position patient in a desirable position
- Inspect the skin of hands and feet for callous, swelling and any sores
- Protect the bed with a mackintosh and dressing towel
- Mix and allow patient to check the temperature of the water
- Place bowl of warm water on the mackintosh and towel
- Wet fingers in a bowl of warm water
- Immerse feet in a bowel of water
- Cut fingernails to the shape of fingertips using a pair of scissors or nail clipper
- Cut toenails across to prevent in-growing toe nails
- Put all nail clippings into a receiver
- Put hands into the bowl of warm water and scrub nails gently with nail brush
- Use orange stick to remove debris
- Wash hands thoroughly using soap and sponge
- Alternatively put feet into the bowl of warm water and scrub nails gently with a nail brush
- Use orange stick to remove debris
- Wash feet thoroughly using soap and sponge
- Change warm water and rinse the hands and feet alternatively
- Dry hands and feet thoroughly
- Apply hand cream or lotion to the hands and feet
- Remove mackintosh and towel
- Assist patient into a desirable position
- Dispose off used items and decontaminate instruments
- Perform hand hygiene
- Document procedure and report findings (manual or electronic)