BED MAKING PROCEDURE
- Apr 24
- 2 min read
1. Definition
Bed making is the process of preparing and arranging a patient’s bed to ensure comfort, cleanliness, and prevention of complications.
2. Purpose
To provide comfort and rest
To maintain cleanliness and hygiene
To prevent bed sores (pressure ulcers)
To promote patient safety
3. Indications
On admission of patient
After discharge of patient
Daily care of bedridden patients
When bed linen is soiled
4. Contraindications
⚠️ No absolute contraindication, but:
Avoid excessive movement in critically ill patients
5. Articles / Equipment
🧰 Equipment:
Bed with mattress
🧴 Supplies:
Clean bedsheet
Draw sheet
Mackintosh (if needed)
Pillow and pillow cover
Blanket
📋 Records:
Not usually required
6. Patient Preparation
Explain procedure to patient
Provide privacy
Assist patient out of bed (if possible)
Ensure comfort and safety
7. Procedure Steps (Step-by-Step Sentences)
🔹 A. Closed Bed (Unoccupied Bed)
Wash hands before starting the procedure.
Collect all required articles and place them near the bed.
Remove old linen if present.
Place bottom sheet over the mattress evenly.
Tuck the sheet tightly under the mattress.
Make mitered corners at the head end.
Place draw sheet and mackintosh in the middle of bed.
Spread top sheet evenly over the bed.
Place blanket over the top sheet.
Fold the top sheet over the blanket at the head end.
Tuck the sheets neatly at the foot end.
Place pillow with clean cover at the head end.
Ensure bed is neat, wrinkle-free, and clean.
Wash hands after completion.
🔹 B. Open Bed (Ready for Patient)
Fold back the top linens to one side or fan-fold at foot end.
Ensure easy access for patient entry.
🔹 C. Occupied Bed (Bedridden Patient)
Explain procedure and ensure patient safety.
Loosen top linen and cover patient with sheet.
Turn patient to one side gently.
Roll soiled linen and tuck under patient.
Place clean linen on empty side of bed.
Turn patient onto clean side.
Remove soiled linen completely.
Arrange clean linen properly and smoothly.
Ensure no wrinkles under patient.
8. Post Procedure Care
Make patient comfortable
Adjust bed height and side rails
Ensure call bell is within reach
Maintain cleanliness
9. Complications
Bed sores (if poorly done)
Patient discomfort
Infection (if linen unclean)
10. Health Education
Keep bed clean and dry
Avoid wrinkles in bedsheet
Change linen regularly
Maintain personal hygiene
🎯 Viva Questions
Q1. What is mitered corner?👉 A method of folding sheet neatly at corners
Q2. Why is wrinkle-free bed important?👉 To prevent bed sores
Q3. What is occupied bed?👉 Bed made with patient in it
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