May require additional staff. Evaluate/screen patient and reschedule if needed. If safe to perform task, use one of these options.
Options:
- Bed bath (see Algorithms 3, 11, 12, 13)
- Ceiling lift or full body lifting device with shower sling or hygience sling
- Lateral transfer (see Algorithm 2) to shower/bathing trolley or powered shower chair.
Bariatric patients require additional caregivers and may require special equipment to reposition patient.