1. Two changes of clothes
2. Sock & underwear
3. Non-skid footwear
4. Towel

Procedure:

1. Knock, greet resident by name and introduce self and title. Explain intended procedure and ask permission.
2. Excuse self to wash hands and gather supplies. Give call button.
3. Simulate hand wash and gather supplies
Knock, greet resident by name
4. Set up table, cover with towel and lay supplies down
5. CLOSE CURTAIN FOR PRIVACY
6. Offer choices
7. Remove clothing from strong side first, then affected side
8. Dress affected side first, then strong side
9. pretty beds, lower beds, call bell, check comfort, open curtain
10. Dispose of linens properly
11. Wash hands

Testing Checklist:

• Remove and dress in the correct order (affected side vs. strong side)?
• Gather up sleeve to ease pulling over affected arm?
• Move body and extremities gently?
• Adjust clothing for comfort, neatness and alignment?
• Place dirty gown in designated hamper Wash hands before and after?

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