Adjust the bed to a safe working height, lock brakes, lower the head of the bed,
and position the patient in the supine position.
Provide for privacy.
Close doors and curtains.
Place a towel or disposable protective pad under the patient as needed.
This helps to protect bed linens from getting urine or
feces on it in case of accidental spilling of the bed pan contents.
If the patient is unable to lift their hips,
roll them to the side facing opposite you.
Position the waterproof pad under the patient's buttocks, then position the bed
pan under their buttocks, pressing firmly but gently downward on the bed pan.
Place bed pan near hips.
Position a standard bed pan with the wider edge aligned with the buttocks.
Position the fracture pan with the flatter end under the patient's buttocks and
the handle toward the foot of the bed.
Hold the bed pan
securely against the patient as you roll the patient toward you.
Check to ensure the bed pan is adequately under the patient's buttocks.