Application of Incontinent Devices Performance Checklist

Application of Incontinent Devices

Prepare

• Check care plan for direction and client needs.
• Perform hand hygiene.
• Assess the client’s status before undertaking the activity.
• Explain the procedure to the client.
• Provide for privacy.
• Request help as needed.

Steps

• Collect correct type and size of product, linens, basin and soap and tissue.
• Apply gloves.
• Remove soiled briefs and appropriately discard.
• Perform peri-care and wash buttocks.
• Remove gloves and perform hand hygiene.

For pull on briefs:

• Standing client: Assist client to place briefs over feet and legs. Pull briefs up for standing client.
• For client lying: Ask client to raise hips, pull briefs up.
• For client who is unable to lift hips: Pull briefs over legs, turn client on side, pull brief up over buttocks, turn client to other side and repeat.

For tabbed briefs:

• Standing client: Place briefs and fasten Velcro o sticky tabs. Pull up client’s outer garment.
• For client lying: Ask client to raise hips, place brief under buttocks, ask client to place hips back on bed; bring front of brief to the front of client and fasten tabs.
• For client who is unable to lift hips: Turn client on side, tuck brief under hip and bring over buttocks, turn client to other side and repeat. Position client on his/her back. Bring front of brief to the front of client and fasten tabs.

To Finish

• Perform hand hygiene.
• Provide for safety and comfort.
• Tidy area.
• Report and record observations according to agency policy.