How to Change a Disposable Adult Diaper While Lying Down
Explain to the person that you are going to change their diaper.. Remove any obstacles or hazards from the environment.. Close doors, curtains, and blinds to ensure the person's privacy.
Steps
Explain to the person that you are going to change their diaper.
Explain to the person that you are going to change their diaper.
Remove any obstacles or hazards from the environment.
Remove any obstacles or hazards from the environment.
Close doors, curtains, and blinds to ensure the person's privacy.
Close doors, curtains, and blinds to ensure the person's privacy.
Place all of your supplies within arm's reach before you start.
Place all of your supplies within arm's reach before you start.
Wash and dry your hands before you begin the diaper change.
Wash and dry your hands before you begin the diaper change.
Put on gloves and other required personal protective equipment.
Put on gloves and other required personal protective equipment.
Reposition the person so that they are lying on their back.
Reposition the person so that they are lying on their back.
Move the person's clothing out of the way.
Move the person's clothing out of the way.
Remove the old diaper by tucking it between the person's legs.
Remove the old diaper by tucking it between the person's legs.
Wipe the genital area going from front to back.
Wipe the genital area going from front to back.
Roll the person onto their side and continue wiping.
Roll the person onto their side and continue wiping.
Fold the soiled diaper and dispose of it immediately.
Fold the soiled diaper and dispose of it immediately.
Do a partial bed bath for a heavily-soiled diaper.
Do a partial bed bath for a heavily-soiled diaper.
Put on a new pair of gloves.
Put on a new pair of gloves.
Tuck a protective pad and clean diaper under the person's buttocks.
Tuck a protective pad and clean diaper under the person's buttocks.
Dry the person off with a towel or let them air dry.
Dry the person off with a towel or let them air dry.
Rub cream or ointment onto the person's skin to protect it.
Rub cream or ointment onto the person's skin to protect it.
Roll the person over onto their back again.
Roll the person over onto their back again.
Secure the tabs at the front of the diaper.
Secure the tabs at the front of the diaper.
Redress the person and make them comfortable.
Redress the person and make them comfortable.
Tidy up the environment after you finish the diaper change.
Tidy up the environment after you finish the diaper change.
Remove the gloves and wash your hands.
Remove the gloves and wash your hands.
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