Gives Modified Bed Bath and Backrub

🔍 Skill Overview

Providing a modified bed bath and backrub demonstrates your ability to maintain resident hygiene, comfort, and skin integrity while preserving dignity. This essential skill combines proper bathing technique with therapeutic touch, requiring attention to privacy, safety, and infection control measures. This procedure is frequently tested on certification exams.

🧰 Required Equipment/Supplies

• Bath basin with warm water
• Bath blanket/towels
• Washcloths
• Soap/no-rinse soap
• Clean gloves
• Clean linens
• Lotion for backrub
• Hamper for soiled items
• Privacy screens/curtains
• Documentation materials

⚡ Key Steps

1. Pre-procedure
   • Verify resident identity
   • Explain procedure
   • Provide privacy
   • Check water temperature (105-115°F)
   • Gather supplies
   • Put on gloves
   • Cover resident with bath blanket
2. During Bath
   • Expose one area at a time
   • Wash face first (no soap)
   • Work from clean to dirty
   • Change water as needed
   • Pat dry thoroughly
   • Observe skin condition
   • Maintain privacy
   • Change gloves as needed
3. During Backrub
   • Position resident on side
   • Apply lotion to hands
   • Use long, firm strokes
   • Observe skin condition
   • Circular motion over bony areas
   • Duration 3-5 minutes
4. Post-procedure
   • Dress resident
   • Position comfortably
   • Remove supplies
   • Document procedure
   • Report skin concerns

⚠️ Critical Points

• Maintain privacy
• Check water temperature
• Work clean to dirty
• Change water when soapy/dirty
• Observe skin condition
• Pat dry (don’t rub)
• Report any skin issues
• Proper infection control

✅ Skills Test Tips

• Test water temperature
• Maintain dignity
• Use bath blanket correctly
• Demonstrate proper washing sequence
• Show proper backrub technique
• Document thoroughly
• Report any skin concerns
• Practice infection control

📹 Video Demonstration

Watch our detailed video demonstration below to see proper modified bed bath and backrub technique in action. This video shows you exactly how to perform these essential skills for your certification exam.