Originally posted by km rn:
We currently are using cloth coverups made of an absorbant terry cloth type fabric. These cover-ups can be tied around the resident's neck.
We have ordered and looked at some cloth napkins...but so far have not found any to meet our needs.
Does your facility use.....cover-ups aka bibs OR do you use cloth napkins only?
If you use cloth napkins...what size are they? fabric? who do you purchase them from?
PLEASE HELP!
In our long term care facility (I'm working as an NA), we use "bibs". Theya re not made out of terry cloth, but they are plaid on the part that you see and the part underneath is sort of like the bottom of a soaker that you put on the bed. I don't like to call them bibs, although some of the residents call it that themselves. I refer to them as "aprons". It sounds good to me and they know what I'm talking about!
I'm not exactly sure where my facility gets them, but I have seen them in a nursing catalogue that I order from. It's called Avida. And it's Canadian, so it will be way cheaper for you! The number to order a catalogue if you want to get one is 1-800-361-9811 or FAX 1-888-751-5875. And I think I have also seen them in Sears Canada catalogue.
I hope that's of some help to you!
Amanda
Cover-ups aka bibs versus cloth napkins
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We tried cloth napkins, both facility-made and ordered...cotton, poly/cotton, straight poly...none lasted or were the right size or shape. Hope this helps!! 
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