Name of Student: _________________________________________________ Level/Section: ________
PERINEAL CARE/FLUSHING
Performance Done Not done Remarks
Prior to the procedure:
Check and verify the Identity of
the patient
Assess the patient (Comfort level,
Ability of the patient if pt. can
move independently, Irritations,
Excorations, Swelling at the
perineal area, Excessive discharge,
Odor, Pain and Incontinence)
Gather and prepare materials needed:
Bath Basin
Soap
Two or three Washcloth
Cotton (soaked in water and soap)
Dry bath towel
Bath blanket
Water proof pads
Toilet tissue
Lotion or ointment
Disposable gloves
Wash Hands and Consider the Use of PPE
(In accordance to Health Care Setting
Protocols)
Provide Privacy by drawing the curtains
and closing the door
Assist the client to the Supine
position
Female: Knees flexed and spread
well apart;
Male: Knees slightly flexed and
hips slightly externally rotated
Fold the top linen to the foot of the bed
and fold the gown up to expose the
genital area. Place the bath towel under
the client’s hips
Determine whether the client can wash
the perineal area independently. If cannot
do so, drape, wash and dry the upper
inner thighs. Inspect the perineal area.
Wash the Perineal-Genital area:
Female: Clean the Labia Majora,
then spread the folds of the Labia
Majora and Labia Minora. Use
separate quarters of the
washcloth for each stroke and
wipe from the pubis to the rectum
Male: Wash and dry the penis and
the scrotum. The posterior folds
of the scrotum may need to be
cleaned when the buttocks are
cleaned.
Rinse the area well. Place the client
on a bed pan and use solution bottle
to pour warm water over the area
Dry the perineum area thoroughly
Inspect the perineal orifices
Assist the client too turn unto side facing
away from you. Clean the anus with toilet
tissue before washing it, if necessary. Dry
the area well.
Remake the bed or change the linens,
if needed, remove the bath blanket
Reposition the patient comfortably
Remove and discard gloves. Perform hand
hygiene
Assist the client with grooming aids and
putting on a clean gown
Remove, clean/ disinfect and return used
equipment and materials. Place soiled
linens in the laundry bag. Dispose trash in
proper bins.
Perform hand hygiene
Document the procedure and any
unusual findings.
Checked:
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