Manual of Policies and Procedures for Wade Nursing Registry

Giving a Shampoo

Materials needed:

• Shampoo
• Conditioner, if used
• Comb
• Brush
• Bath towel
• Washcloth
• Hand-held shower attachment
• For a bed shampoo
       - waterproof bed protector
       - trough
       - basin or bucket
       - pitcher of warm water

Procedure:

1. Explain what you are going to do
2. Wash your hands
3. Obtain materials listed above
4. Provide privacy (close door, pull curtain)
5. Raise bed to convenient working height. Lower rail on side where you are working
6. Position client for shampoo - at sink, in tub or shower, or in bed with trough under head and neck
7. Brush and comb hair
8. Have client hold folded washcloth over eyes to protect from shampoo
9. Wet hair from front to back with warm water
10. Put small amount of shampoo in palm of your hand
11. Apply shampoo to scalp; lather from front to back, rubbing gently
12. Rinse thoroughly with warm water
13. Repeat steps 10 through 12
14. Apply conditioner, according to directions
15. Wrap client's head in bath towel
16. Bath/shower stall - help client out and assist with drying body and hair
17. Bed shampoo - remove trough from bed. Towel dry hair
18. Dry hair using dryer, if available. Arrange hair according to client's wishes
19. Make sure client is safe and comfortable. Replace eye glasses, hearing aids, if appropriate.
20. Place bed in lowest position ( raise side rail if needed )
21. Clean material and store in proper location
22. Place soiled bath towel in laundry container to be washed
23. Wash your hands
24. Record what you have done. Report any unusual conditions.