Bathing Procedure Continued
Bathing Procedure
760750 Rev A
In addition to monitoring the temperature readout, always check
the water temperature by allowing it to run over your wrist. Failure
to do this could result in a hot-water burn to the resident.
WARNING
Bathing Procedure Continued
The resident is now ready to begin bathing. The suggested bathing time is 5 to 10 minutes. Bathing a patient more
than 10 minutes is not required.
1. Apply desired amount of bath oil and shampoo.
2. The resident bathes the upper body as follows:
1. Apply bathing oil or shampoo to the body.
2. Begin gently washing the upper body. Pay special attention to folds or creases in the skin and under the
arms. If the scalp is flaky, apply a small amount of bath oil to the problem area and let it soak in until time
for shampoo.
3. Rinse the upper body with shower sprayer as follows:
1. Pick up the Hand held shower sprayer located at the front right of the control deck as shown on the
controls page.
2. While pointing the sprayer into the spa,
not onto the body,
turn the shower diverter to active shower
sprayer and turn hot and cold water valves to mix a comfortable water temperature.
3. Monitor the temperature by viewing the shower sprayer temperature readout. As a further precaution,
always test the water on the inside of your wrist before turning the shower sprayer toward the resident.
4. The resident will shampoo hair, using the following procedure:
1. Wet hair with the shower sprayer
2. Apply a small amount of body wash and shampoo to the wet hair.
3. Massage the head to create a lather. Continue the massage to fully clean the hair and scalp.
4. Rinse with the shower sprayer.
5. (Shampoo and rinse a second time if required.)
In the following bathing instructions, the resident is required to rinse themselves with the
shower sprayer. Before doing so each time, make sure the temperature is between 95 and
105 degrees Fahrenheit by viewing the temperature readout. As a further precaution, always
test the water on the inside of your wrist before turning on the shower sprayer. Failure to
follow the precautions in this warning could result in a burn injury to the resident.
WARNING
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