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Personal Care

Partial Bed Bath

Wash face, hands, underarms, and perineal area without exposing the rest of the body. Keep the bath blanket in place. Privacy is auto-failed if you walk away from the curtain.

15-20 minutes•10 steps•4 critical
Privacy, dignity, and warmth while cleaning the parts that need it.

Why this matters

Privacy, dignity, and warmth while cleaning the parts that need it.

Quick tips

  • Always check water temperature with the inside of your wrist first
  • Start at the cleanest area and work toward the dirtiest
  • Replace the water if it cools or gets soapy beyond rinsing

Common mistakes

  • Exposing more than the area being washed
  • Leaving the patient uncovered between turns
  • Wiping back-to-front during perineal care
  • Pulling the privacy curtain aside to talk to anyone