Bedpan contents. STUDENT NURSE REQUIRES HELP

[bradders 7481]

Hi Everyone, Im a nursing student and am confused with what you exactly do with the contents of a bedpan (faeces, urine, tissue, wipes). we use re-usable bedpans at work. There is also a slop hopper in the sluice. Can I place all contents (faeces, urine, tissue and wipes down the slop hopper and flush? Or do I have to remove paper and wipes before putting bedpan in the dishwasher? I even read somewhere that you just place the whole bedpan plus contents in dishwasher and the dishwasher disposes of it? Please give me some guidance. Many Thanks

[SilleLu]

Find out what policy is and follow it. I really hope the dishwasher you are talking about is dedicated to bedpans.

[K+MgSO4, BSN]

I am hoping that it is a pan washer as well. Each washer is different so check out with thr ward. Mine can manage toilet suitable contents but not wipes other than toilet paper.