Fill the water basin. Check the temperature of the water with the patient to verify comfort (to prevent drying of skin you must avoid very hot water).
Place towel over chest
Wash eyes with water.
Dry eyes.
Wash each nostril with a dressing pad or cotton swab moistened in water.
Wash face with water and dry.
Wash hears with a sponge and dry
Remove clothing one step at a time.
Wash arms with soap and water in firm long strokes, beginning by hands and setting arm aside to wash armpits. Make sure it is well dried.
Wash neck, chest and belly, slightly lifting the towel and paying special attention to skin folds, belly button and concerning female patients, the inframammary area. Make sure it is well dried.
Wash legs with soap and water in firm long strokes, beginning by feet and moving to thighs. Make sure it is well dried.
Wash genital area according to the procedure.
Turn the patient to a side-lying position. Place towel on the bed.
Wash from back to buttocks. Make sure it is well dried.
Apply moisturiser in the patient’s back.
Change the soiled bed sheet.
Put on a diaper (if necessary).
Change the upper bed sheet.
Dress the person
Patient’s grooming (comb hair, apply deodorant and provide nail care)