Caregiving Series Volume 1Anyone who has spent days in bed knows how uncomfortable it can be. Daily activities that were once taken for granted are no longer possible. In this program you will learn how to make the experience more pleasant for you and the person confined to bed. You will also learn the essential skills required when caring for someone on bedrest and how to perform the procedures correctly. The topics covered are: - Proper posture and body mechanics
- Recognition and prevention of pressure ulcers
- Bedrest positions
- Moving and positioning someone in bed
- Hoyer lift use
- Bedpan use
- Making an occupied bed
- Elasticized stockings
 - Active range of motion exercises
Length: 35 minutes 
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