Some folks have always done the "bird bath "thing. this is not unusual dependingon age, culture etc. As long as hygiene needs are being met. There is no problem.
-----Original Message----- From: Debbie Settle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 8:53 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: what to do Try to find out just what his objection to bathing is.....does he get cold, is he modest, is a "shower" or "bathtub" something he has ever used before, has he had a bad experience w/ bathing in the past, etc..... If there is no reason or rhyme to his objection you are on the right trcak w/ the psych consult. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 7:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: what to do Does anyone have any suggestions in how to get a resident to take a shower, bath or just plain wash up. I have a resident who is totally against anytype of bathing . He becomes very belligerent toward staff. Psych, consult is ordered. He has no family , only guardianship with family services. thanks nancy /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
