1. Heating instructions: Peel open label of Aloe Vesta^® Bathing Cloths without completely removing it. Heat in a microwave for 30 seconds or less; please remember that heating power of microwaves can vary, and caution should be taken to avoid overheating. Reseal label if not using immediately. Bathing cloths may also be used at room temperature or warmed in a warming oven.
2. Greet patient and explain procedure.
3. Wash hands. Put on gloves.
4. CAUTION: Do not use if there is any indication bathing cloths are extremely hot. Remember, gloves make it more difficult for you to feel the heat. Closely check heat level for infants, the elderly, diabetics, or unresponsive or skin- sensitive individuals.
   
   Reminder—Use one bathing cloth for each body area, then throw it away.
   • Neck and facial area
   • Right arm
   • Left arm
   • Left leg
   • Right leg
   • Front part of perineal area (anterior perineum)
   • Back torso
   • Buttocks and back part of perineal area (posterior perineum)
5. Remove patient’s clothing. Cover patient with a sheet or bath blanket. Cleanse patient’s face, neck, and ears. Fold sheet or bath blanket down to pubic area. Cleanse chest.
6. Cleanse right arm, hand, and armpit. Repeat with left arm, hand, and armpit.
7. Cleanse left leg and foot. Repeat with right leg and foot. Inspect feet for excessive dryness, moisture, or pressure points.
8. Expose the groin area, and cleanse anterior perineum. Inspect the perineal skin for excessive moisture, excoriation, redness or irritation. Apply Aloe Vesta^® Protective Ointment or Aloe Vesta^® Antifungal Ointment, if necessary. Replace the sheet or bath blanket over the patient.
9. Assist patient to a side-lying position. Cleanse back torso. Wash buttocks and posterior perineum, taking care to carefully cleanse in skin folds. Apply Aloe Vesta^® Protective Ointment or Aloe Vesta^® Antifungal Ointment if necessary. Inspect skin for any signs of redness, pressure points, maceration, or excoriation. Do not massage reddened areas.
10. Remove and discard gloves. Dress the patient. Change the bed linen.
11. Discard disposable items in a plastic trash bag and secure.
12. Wash hands. Document findings and update nursing care plan. Report any skin changes to the supervising nurse.

Refer to product labeling for complete Directions for Use.

REMEMBER to check the skin for:

• Redness due to irritants (excoriation)⁶ or pressure points (leads to the development of pressure ulcers)
• Dryness (common in patients over 65, patients whose immune systems are not working properly, patients with diabetes, or those who are having radiation therapy or kidney dialysis)

Greet patient and explain procedure.

1. Wash hands and apply gloves.
2. Fill a basin with half a gallon of water. Check water temperature with a thermometer (100°F–105°F; warm, not hot), or with the back of caregiver’s hand or elbow.
3. Place towel over patient’s chest and wash eyes with water only. Dry carefully. Now add Aloe Vesta^® Body Wash & Shampoo or Sensi-Care^®
   Septi-Soft^® Concentrate to water. (Dilute according to label usage instructions.)
4. Wash and dry face and ears. Remove patient’s clothing. Cover patient with a sheet or bath blanket.
5. Place towel under one arm. Wash and dry both arms, hands, and underarms.
6. Fold sheet or bath blanket down to pubic area. Wash and dry chest and abdomen. Move sheet or bath blanket up to cover abdomen and chest. Change bath water as needed.
7. Place towel under one leg. Wash and dry both legs and feet. Inspect feet and contracted areas for excessive dryness, moisture, or pressure points.
8. Assist patient to side-lying position, placing towel near back. Wash and dry neck and back.
9. Remove towel and position patient on his/her back (supine position). Wash and dry perineal area. Inspect perineal skin for excessive moisture, excoriation, redness, or irritation. Apply Aloe Vesta^® Protective Ointment or Aloe Vesta^® Antifungal Ointment if necessary. Always change bath water after perineal care.
10. Cleanse hair with a moist washcloth (with diluted cleansing solution). Gently rub hair/scalp to loosen and remove dirt and oils. Towel dry and comb.
11. Remove and discard gloves. Dress patient. Change bed linen.
12. Wash hands. Document findings and update nursing care plan. Report any skin changes to the supervising nurse.

Refer to product labeling for complete Directions for Use.

Greet patient and explain procedure.

1. Wash hands and apply gloves.
2. With a damp washcloth (no cleansing solution), wash eyes, face, and ears.
   • A basin filled with warm water (100°F–105°F) may be convenient.
3. Remove patient’s clothing and cover patient with a sheet or bath blanket.
4. Apply Aloe Vesta^® Cleansing Foam directly to skin or onto a damp washcloth.
5. Wash and dry arm, hand, and underarm areas. Repeat with other arm, hand, and underarm areas.
6. Wash and dry upper body (arm, hand, underarm areas, chest, and abdomen). Change bath water as needed.
7. Wash and dry both legs and feet.
   • Inspect feet, limbs, and contracted areas for excessive dryness, moisture, or pressure points.
8. Place patient in supine position. Wash and dry perineal area.
   • Inspect perineal skin for excessive moisture, excoriation, redness, or irritation.
   • Apply Aloe Vesta^® Protective Ointment or Aloe Vesta^® Antifungal Ointment, if necessary.
   • Apply skin conditioner over slightly moist skin to maximize skin hydration.
9. Remove and discard gloves. Dress patient. Change bed linen.
10. Discard disposable items in a plastic trash bag and secure. Empty and rinse basin. Dry thoroughly.
11. Wash hands. Document findings and update nursing care plan. Report any skin changes to the supervising nurse.

Refer to product labeling for complete Directions for Use.

Greet patient and explain procedure.

Dampen hair with a washcloth to remove excess soils and debris. Apply Aloe Vesta® Cleansing Foam directly onto dampened hair and work into a lather. With a washcloth, gently massage the hair and scalp to remove loosened dirt and oils. Repeat as needed. Towel dry and comb. No rinsing necessary. Refer to product labeling for complete Directions for Use.