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SamaritanNJ.org 11Changing Linens of an Occupied BedAbout an hour before changing linens or giving a bed bath, be sure your loved one has taken pain medication. This will reduce the discomfort of movement. If there are medication patches, be sure not to loosen them.As your loved one weakens and spends more time in bed, it will become necessary to change linens while they remain in bed. Attempts should be made to keep the sheets fresh and free from creases and moisture.The thought of making the bed %u2014 with your loved one in the bed %u2014 can be overwhelming, but a nurse or home health aide will be happy to show you how it is done. Also, please follow the QR code below to access easy-to-understand graphics on Samaritan%u2019s website.Supplies: Sheets and pillowcases, lift sheet, incontinent pads.Procedure:1. If you have a hospital bed, raise the bed to a height most comfortable for you.2. Remove pillows (unless your loved one would be uncomfortable) and any top sheet/blanket. Turn your loved one to one side of the bed. Leave the side rails up on that side of the bed.3. Go to the side of the bed with your loved one%u2019s back facing you to loosen all bottom sheets.4. Roll the bottom sheet(s), along with any incontinent pad, under your loved one to the middle of the bed.5. Think of making the bed in two halves. Place a fresh sheet on the bed with the middle of the sheet in the middle of the bed. If you are using a lift sheet or incontinent pad, place those in the same way.6. On your side of the bed, tuck in the sides, top, and bottom of the clean bedding. Then roll the other half of the clean bedding to the middle of the bed, tucking the roll (under the soiled sheets) under your loved one%u2019s back and legs.7. If the bed has a side rail, put it up and assist your loved one to roll towards you over the rolled linens.8. Move to the other side of the bed and pull out the soiled sheets.9. Unroll the clean sheets and incontinent pad. Tuck in the side, top and bottom.10.Reposition your loved one so he/she is comfortable. Replace pillow and top sheet and blanket.11.Put bed back to its lowest position.Please follow the QR code to visit Samaritan%u2019s Caregiver Support resource page.>>>