CNA Skills #4 : Position the Resident in a Side-Lying (Lateral) Position

1. Perform "opening procedure" (includes hand hygiene).
2. Use good body mechanics : raise level of bed, bend knees, spread feet apart.
3. Safely move the supine resident to the side (edge) of bed in 3-segments.
4. Prepare arms/arm : Cross resident's arms over chest or place correct arm in "stop-sign" position.
5. Cross ankles or bend the knee of the upper (top) leg.
6. Be sure side rail is up on the side resident is turned towards.
7. Place one hand on shoulder, the other on hip, and "log-roll" turn resident onto side; moved the body safely, gently, naturally as a unit, avoiding force/pressure to spine, limbs and joints.
8. Support resident's back by tucking a pillow, folded lengthwise, behind back.
9. Support resident's top arm with a pillow, folded lengthwise, behind back.
10. Place resident's top leg slightly forward, with knee bent; support top leg with a pillow.
11. Be sure that the top leg/foot does not rest on (or rub) the lower leg/foot.
12. Stand at FOB to see if resident's body is properly aligned.
13. Resident should not be lying on his/her arm or shoulder.
14. Adjust pillow to cradle/support resident's head/face comfortably.
15. Perform "closing procedure" (includes hand hygiene).

[@alisayu7002]

Suggest to using the 'Telison positioning bed pad with handles', which will be more convenient to help patient on turning/sitting up/lifting. It could be ordered from US amazon.

[@reginalewis9680]

I love this lady!

[@valene4444]

you dont need gloves on?

[@tamikaroberts2905]

It's a class, it's a dummy , she's just doing a demonstration she doesn't need gloves

[@andiedrinkstea]

You shouldnt need gloves unless you will be coming into contact with skin wounds or bodily fluids. But in real situations, I always say gloves on is best for any situation.

[@leasemenov1521]

No uniform?

[@roseherrera8730]

U don’t need gloves. It’s a mannequin my friend.

[@jeroseioane9155]

Jerose