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Hygiene & Comfort Foundational 10 steps 6 min read

Washing a Patient’s Hair in Bed

The first 3 steps

  1. Check there is no head or neck injury and obtain consent; agree the hair care the patient wants.
  2. Ensure the room is warm and screen the bed.
  3. Gather a hair-washing trough or improvised mackintosh channel, bucket, jug of warm water, shampoo and towels.

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