- 1). Gather all of the items you will need so that you don't have to leave the person alone while you're in the middle of washing.
- 2). Roll the garbage bag down to make a bowl shape. Roll a towel and place it under the patient's neck, place the bag under the towel.
- 3). Line the bag with two or three towels, this will catch the water and keep the bed dry.
- 4). Let the patient test the water for comfort, give them a washcloth to cover their face.
- 5). Put your hand over the patient's forehead to keep the water from running down their face. Wet the patient's hair with the cup. Shampoo the hair, lifting the patient's head to get the back. Rinse well.
- 6). Lift the patient's head and remove the bag by unrolling it with the towels inside.
- 7). Use a fresh towel to wrap the patient's head before laying it on the pillow which is also covered with a towel. Dry the patient's hair as normal.
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