When caring for a loved one/patient there are basic items required to ensure quality patient care and which should also cover good hygiene and safe practices for both patient and caregiver.
The items listed below will be dependent on the level of care a patient requires.
Skin Ointments/Creams
- Zinc & Castor Oil Cream
- A+D Ointment
- BNT Antibiotic Powder
- Bedsores, fungus/rash on skin (seek medical advice)
Oral Hygiene
- Dentures
- Mouthwash
- Soft toothbrush
- Tongue scraper
- Dental floss
- Thrush (seek medical advice)
Cleaning and Sanitation Products
- Adult wet wipes
- Wash rags
- Disposable gloves (not food/hair salon/ nylon type)
- Body wash (mild)
- No-rinse shampoo
- Two medium-size bowls
- Savion
- Large towel
- Scissors
- Dustbin
- Garbage bags
Medication
- Pill crusher
- Pill dispenser (weekly, monthly)
Incontinence Supplies
- Inco pads (bed liners) – disposable
- Inco pads (bed liners) – washable
- Diapers/Pull-ups (ensure the correct size is bought)
- Ripple mattress
- Hospital bed
Types of Diapers/Pull-ups Available Locally
- Hospital Pack
- Independence
- StayDry
- Evony
- Nateen
- Exclusive Pampers
- Attends
Mobility – Devices to Assist with Movement
- Walker
- Wheelchair
- Rollator
- Walking stick
- Crutches
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