Care of Patient Unit

Learning Objective
At completion of this unit the learner will be able to:
• State the general instruction for nursing procedures.
• Define patient and patient unit.
• Take care of patient unit and equipment in health care facilities

General Instructions for all Nursing Procedures
1. Wash your hands before and after any procedure.
2. Explain procedure to patient before you start.
3. Close doors and windows before you start some procedures like bed bath and back care.
4. Do not expose the patient unnecessarily.
5. Whenever possible give privacy to all patients according to the procedure.
6. Assemble necessary equipment before starting the procedure.
7. After completion of a procedure, observe the patient reaction to the procedure, take care of all used equipment and return to their proper place.
8. Record the procedure at the end.

PATIENT UNIT
Definition:
Patient: A Latin word meaning to suffer or to bear.
- Is a person who is waiting for or undergoing medical/nursing treatment and care.

Patient Care Unit: is the space where the patient is accommodated in hospital or patient home whereto receive care. There may also be closet space or drawer.