The Nursing Assistant: Techniques in Bathing -- Tub Bath, Shower, Shampoo and Perineal Care

For residents who can be transported, providing a tub bath or shower, along with shampooing and perineal care are important skills nursing assistants need to master. Routine bathing is essential for promoting cleanliness, comfort, and a sense of well-being for the individual who is dependent upon caregivers. It also provides the resident with mild exercise, provides an opportunity for close observation of skin conditions, enhances circulation, and helps prevent pressure sores.

After watching this program viewers should be able to:
• Provide perineal care
• Provide a tub bath
• Provide a shower
• Shampoo a resident's hair

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Program Info:

Product ID: MED717
Duration: 16:34 minutes
Year: 2014

This program is meant for previewing purposes only! Please contact Heat Inc. at [email protected] or visit our website at www.heatinc.ca.