CNA Skills # 12 : Give the Resident Perineal Care (Female Resident)

1. Perform "opening procedure" (includes hand hygiene).
2. Apply gloves. (OK to remove gloves, sanitize hands, and re-glove as needed).
3. Assist resident to position legs (knees bent and legs apart). Resident will already be supine.
4. Place a linen protector under resident's buttocks.
5. Keep resident warm and completely draped with a bath blanket.
6. Only uncover perineal area/buttocks area to ensure warmth, dignity, and privacy.
7. Wash (using soap/peri-wash), rinse, and pat dry rectal area from front to back while resident is in side-lying position.
9. Use a different part of the washcloth/mitt for each wipe/stroke.
10. Remove gloves, wash, re-glove to assist resident into position of choice.
11. Cover resident with sheet (bed linens) and remove bath blanket.
12. Wear gloves to clean and store equipment. Dispose of linens and trash appropriately.
13. Remove gloves and wash hands.
14. Perform "closing procedure" (includes hand hygiene).