Re: What is normal / typical?
I worked in a place once where the regional director told us in HIS building, they used 3 briefs per patient per day and he couldn't imagine needing any more. I suggested he wear one brief to 8 hours and then imagine it. I ordered as many briefs as I needed for my residents despite pressure to cut down on the budget.
Each facility is different. We provide briefs but if the person wants a pull up, they have to buy that.
My facility never smells and we don't have any skin issues.
And, despite the resident wanting to be independent, if they can't clean themselves sufficiently to prevent odor and skin breakdown, we help them. End of story.
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